This historical novel tells the story of two boys living in the South during the tragic days of the Civil War. James is a proud Southerner who feels responsible for providing for his newly widowed mother and his younger sister. Eli is the lone outdoor slave of a bitter man who sold off Eli's mother two years earlier. When circumstances force them to work side by side, each boy's eyes are opened to new ways of thinking, leading to an exciting conclusion. Filled with thoughtful prose and historical references, The Songs of Stone River brings the Civil War era to life.
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Release date
January 7, 2015 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781496522009
- File size: 3364 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781496522009
- File size: 3364 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.2
- Lexile® Measure: 600
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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Reviews
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July 1, 2015
Set in 1862 Tennessee, this story is told from two points of view: James, whose Confederate soldier father was killed by Yankees; and slave Eli, whose mama was sold ("I felt like my whole heart was sold along with her"). A wooden plot features two-dimensional protagonists, and secondary characters are equally without depth. Comprehension questions and brief bios of historical figures are appended. Glos.(Copyright 2015 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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