Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt (English) Paperback Book

Description: Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt The Newbery Award-winning author of "Up a Road Slowly" presents the unforgettable story of a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton—a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton is just nine-years-old. His brother, Tom, and his cousin, Eb, are both of fighting age. As Jethros family is pulled into the conflict between the North and the South, loyalties are divided, dreams are threatened, and their bonds are put to the test in this heart-wrenching, coming of age story. "Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history."—Booklist Author Biography Irene Hunt was the author of many distinguished books for young readers. Her first novel, Across Five Aprils, was a Newberry Award nominee and received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. Her second novel, Up a Road Slowly, was awarded the Newberry Medal in 1966. Ms. Hunt was born in southern Illinois and received degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Colorado. For many years she taught in the public schools of northern Illinois, and later taught psychology at the University of South Dakota. She died in 2001. Review Praise for the Novels of Irene Hunt"A deeply affecting, affirmative story."—Booklist"A powerfully moving story."—Chicago Daily News"An intriguing and beautifully written book, a prize to those who take the time to read it, whatever their ages."—The New York Times"This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today."—Chicago Tribune Review Quote Praise for the Novels of Irene Hunt "A deeply affecting, affirmative story."-- Booklist "A powerfully moving story."-- Chicago Daily News "An intriguing and beautifully written book, a prize to those who take the time to read it, whatever their ages."-- The New York Times "This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today."-- Chicago Tribune Details ISBN0425182789 Author Irene Hunt Short Title ACROSS 5 APRILS Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 0425182789 ISBN-13 9780425182789 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2002 DOI 10.1604/9780425182789 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2002-01-08 NZ Release Date 2002-01-08 US Release Date 2002-01-08 UK Release Date 2002-01-08 Audience Age 12 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-01-08 Imprint Penguin USA Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7411900;

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