Like a River: A Civil War Novel by Wiechman, Kathy Cannon

Like a River: A Civil War Novel

Winner of the Grateful American Book Prize This moving story of two young Union soldiers "joins other...
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Author: Kathy Cannon Wiechman
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Language: English
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Like a River: A Civil War Novel by Wiechman, Kathy Cannon

Like a River: A Civil War Novel

$44.80

Like a River: A Civil War Novel

$44.80
Author: Kathy Cannon Wiechman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Winner of the Grateful American Book Prize

This moving story of two young Union soldiers "joins other great middle grade novels about the Civil War"--an "excellent" read "for all fans of historical fiction who enjoy a hint of romance." (School Library Journal)

Leander and Polly are two teenage Union soldiers who carry deep, dangerous secrets . . . Leander is underage when he enlists; Polly follows her father into war, disguised as his son. Soon, the war proves life changing for both as they survive incredible odds. Leander struggles to be accepted as a man and loses his arm. 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.

Author: Kathy Cannon Wiechman
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 04/07/2015
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781629792095
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 172586 / Like a River: A Civil War Novel


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 102
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2015
Publishers Weekly 02/09/2015
Booklist 04/15/2015 pg. 60
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2015 pg. 524

About the Author
Kathy Cannon Wiechman traveled to Ohio, West Virginia, Georgia (the site of Andersonville Prison), Virginia, Tennessee, and Mississippi to research and write Like a River. She also attended several Civil War reenactments and learned to load and fire a muzzleloader. This is her debut novel. She lives in Cincinnati with her family not far from the Ohio River.

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