| Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Contributor(s): Philbrick, Rodman (Author) |
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ISBN: 1606868489 ISBN-13: 9781606868485 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $17.34 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 950 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5" W x 7.5" (0.48 lbs) 218 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 127487 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 2010 Newbery Honor Book by highly acclaimed author Rodman Philbrick is now in paperback Master storyteller Rodman Philbrick takes readers on a colorful journey as young Homer Figg sets off to follow his brother into the thick of the Civil War. Through a series of fascinating events, Homer's older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army. It is up to Homer to find him and save him. Along the way, he encounters strange but real people of that era: two tricksters who steal his money, a snake-oil salesman, a hot-air balloonist, and finally, the Maine regiment who saved Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg and won the war for the Union. (copy continues) These historical people and places will educate and engage young readers about our nation's past--in one of the most decisive moments of American history. In Homer's inspiring fight to track down his brother, Philbrick brings us another groundbreaking novel. Funny, poignant, entertaining, and tragic, The Mostly True Aadventures of Homer Figg will be embraced and heralded by readers and reviewers alike. A magnificent novel by one of the best fiction writers of our century. |