Across Five Aprils

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Across Five Aprils

Across Five Aprils

By: Irene Hunt

Young Jethro Creighton comes of age during the Civil War in this poignant novel by Newbery Award-winning author Irene Hunt. Set on an Illinois farm, it offers a powerful look at how war affects families. Well-researched and deeply moving, this classic is a must-read for young history enthusiasts.

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The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton, who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War, by the Newbery Award-winning author Irene Hunt. Poignant, heartwarming, and heart-breaking story of an Illinois farm family and their saga during the Civil War. Insightful look at how war affects even the closest families. Well-researched and highly recommended.

An impressive book both as a historically authentic Civil War novel and as a beautifully written family story. -University of Chicago Center for Children's Books

About the Author: 

Irene Hunt is the author of many distinguished books for young people. Her first novel, Across Five Aprils, was a Newbery Honor Book and received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. For her second novel, Up a Road Slowly, Ms. Hunt was awarded the Newbery Medal. Ms. Hunt was born in southern Illinois and has 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 she taught psychology at the University of South Dakota. Ms. Hunt now lives in Florida.

 
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Used in Modern American 6-8th

  • By: Irene Hunt

  • Pages: 190

  • ISBN: 9780425102411

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 7th +
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Kirsten

Pretty good, glad it showed parts of both sides.

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asher

this was a great book and it got me into the civil war

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