This book is on the history summer reading list this year, and I think my students will enjoy this exciting book. Hannalee is 12 years old and works in a mill in Roswell, Georgia. When the Yankees come to her town during the Civil War, they round up all the mill hands and send them north to work in the factories there. Hannalee's brother Jem is also sent north, but her pregnant mother is left behind in Roswell. Before Hannalee leaves, she promises her mother that she and Jem will return. In order to accomplish this, she has to escape from the north, disguise herself as a boy, and rescue Jem. They have some exciting adventures as they struggle to survive.
Caution: There is a lot of violence; Hannalee and Jem come upon a battlefield just after a battle, and they also witness a murder.
1 comment:
i read this book and thought it was pretty good even though i'm more into fiction.I think mariahney would like this book a lot i 'll have to email her.
kayla
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