Like a river: a Civil War novel
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Published:
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2015.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
336 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Points: 8
Lexile measure:
750L
Rating:
750
Status:
Orange/Case Juvenile Fiction Book
j Fiction Wiechman

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Leander and Polly are two teenage Union soldiers who carry deep, dangerous secrets. Leander is underage when he enlists and Polly follows her father into war disguised as his son. The war proves life changing for both as they survive incredible odds. Leander struggles to be accepted as a man and loses his arm as a consequence. Polly mourns the death of her father, endures Andersonville Prison, and narrowly escapes the Sultana steamboat disaster. As the lives of these young, brave soldiers intersect, each finds a wealth of courage and learns about the importance of loyalty, family, and love. Like a River is a lyrical atmospheric first novel told in two voices. Readers will be transported to the homes, waterways, camps, hospitals, and prisons of the Civil-War era. They will also see themselves in the universal themes of dealing with parents, friendships, bullying, failure, and young love.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
1629792098, 9781629792095
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.1, 8 Points
Lexile measure:
750

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-336).
Description
Leander and Polly are two teenage Union soldiers who carry deep, dangerous secrets. Leander is underage when he enlists and Polly follows her father into war disguised as his son. The war proves life changing for both as they survive incredible odds. Leander struggles to be accepted as a man and loses his arm as a consequence. Polly mourns the death of her father, endures Andersonville Prison, and narrowly escapes the Sultana steamboat disaster. As the lives of these young, brave soldiers intersect, each finds a wealth of courage and learns about the importance of loyalty, family, and love. Like a River is a lyrical atmospheric first novel told in two voices. Readers will be transported to the homes, waterways, camps, hospitals, and prisons of the Civil-War era. They will also see themselves in the universal themes of dealing with parents, friendships, bullying, failure, and young love.
Target Audience
750,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.1,8.0,172586.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Wiechman, K. C. (2015). Like a river: a Civil War novel. First edition. Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Wiechman, Kathy Cannon. 2015. Like a River: A Civil War Novel. Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Wiechman, Kathy Cannon, Like a River: A Civil War Novel. Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2015.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Wiechman, Kathy Cannon. Like a River: A Civil War Novel. First edition. Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2015.

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