Across Five Aprils [SCM]

by Irene Hunt Author

A young boy comes of age during the Civil War. A beautifully written story that brings to life, not just the battles, but the way war affected families. Does a great job of bringing to light the different issues and controversies that raged throughout those years, all tucked into a wonderful living narrative with unforgettable characters and homespun wisdom. A Newbery Honor book.