Synopsis
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 of "Up a Road Slowly." "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.
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Review
"An intriguing and beautifully written book..."--The New York Times
"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
"A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States."--Chicago Daily News
"This beautifully written novel offers valuable insights into the difficulties faced by families and communities caught up in the political, economic, and personal upheavals of war.."--School Journal
Awards for Irene Hunt
Across Five Aprils, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1965, received the Charles W. Follett Award in 1964, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1966. In addition, Hunt's work The Everlasting Hills received the Parents'Choice Award in 1985.
Links
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An intriguing and beautifully written book... The New York Times
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
A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States. Chicago Daily News
This beautifully written novel offers valuable insights into the difficulties faced by families and communities caught up in the political, economic, and personal upheavals of war.. School Journal
Awards for Irene Hunt
Across Five Aprils, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1965, received the Charles W. Follett Award in 1964, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1966. In addition, Hunt's work The Everlasting Hills received the Parents'Choice Award in 1985.
Links
Internet School Library Media Centerhttp: //falcon.jmu.edu/ ramseyil/hunt.htm
TeacherVision Lesson Planhttp: //www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-17165.html
Newton Community High School Pagehttp: //209.174.248.190/techprojects/tp-proj/huntnar.htm
C*R*E*A*T*E for Mississippi Lesson Planhttp: //www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/lplans/lplan_details.asp?articleID=166
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An intriguing and beautifully written book... The New York Times
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
A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States. Chicago Daily News
This beautifully written novel offers valuable insights into the difficulties faced by families and communities caught up in the political, economic, and personal upheavals of war.. School Journal
Awards for Irene Hunt
Across Five Aprils, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1965, received the Charles W. Follett Award in 1964, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1966. In addition, Hunt's work The Everlasting Hills received the Parents'Choice Award in 1985.
Links
Internet School Library Media Centerhttp: //falcon.jmu.edu/ ramseyil/hunt.htm
TeacherVision Lesson Planhttp: //www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-17165.html
Newton Community High School Pagehttp: //209.174.248.190/techprojects/tp-proj/huntnar.htm
C*R*E*A*T*E for Mississippi Lesson Planhttp: //www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/lplans/lplan_details.asp?articleID=166
"-An intriguing and beautifully written book...---The New York Times
-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
-A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States.---Chicago Daily News
-This beautifully written novel offers valuable insights into the difficulties faced by families and communities caught up in the political, economic, and personal upheavals of war..---School Journal
Awards for Irene Hunt
Across Five Aprils, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1965, received the Charles W. Follett Award in 1964, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1966. In addition, Hunt's work The Everlasting Hills received the Parents'Choice Award in 1985.
Links
Internet School Library Media Centerhttp: //falcon.jmu.edu/ ramseyil/hunt.htm
TeacherVision Lesson Planhttp: //www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-17165.html
Newton Community High School Pagehttp: //209.174.248.190/techprojects/tp-proj/huntnar.htm
C*R*E*A*T*E for Mississippi Lesson Planhttp: //www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/lplans/lplan_details.asp?articleID=166
"An intriguing and beautifully written book..."--The New York Times
"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
"A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States."--Chicago Daily News
"This beautifully written novel offers valuable insights into the difficulties faced by families and communities caught up in the political, economic, and personal upheavals of war.."--School Journal
Awards for Irene Hunt
Across Five Aprils, was named a Newbery Honor book in 1965, received the Charles W. Follett Award in 1964, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1966. In addition, Hunt's work The Everlasting Hills received the Parents'Choice Award in 1985.
Links
Internet School Library Media Centerhttp: //falcon.jmu.edu/ ramseyil/hunt.htm
TeacherVision Lesson Planhttp: //www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-17165.html
Newton Community High School Pagehttp: //209.174.248.190/techprojects/tp-proj/huntnar.htm
C*R*E*A*T*E for Mississippi Lesson Planhttp: //www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/lplans/lplan_details.asp?articleID=166
About the Author
Irene Hunt is the author of many distinguished books for young people. Her first novel, Across Five Aprils, was a Newberry Honor Book and received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. For her second novel, Up a Road Slowly, Ms. Hunt was awarded the Newberry 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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