Book : I Survived The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863 (i Survived

-Titulo Original : I Survived The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863 (i Survived #7) (7)

-Fabricante :

Scholastic Press

-Descripcion Original:

The bloodiest battle in American history is under way . . . Its 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes: Corporal Henry Green brings Thomas and Birdie back to his regiment, and suddenly it feels like theyve found a new home. Best of all, they dont have to find their way north alone--theyre marching with the army.But then orders come through: The men are called to battle in Pennsylvania. Thomas has made it so far . . . but does he have what it takes to survive Gettysburg? From Booklist Tarshis, author of the popular Emma-Jean Lazarus novels, presents a highly personalized narrative of the Battle of Gettysburg. The story follows former slave Thomas and his little sister Birdie as they fall in with Union forces and make their way north. The Union army rolls toward its epic clash in a small Pennsylvania town, and Thomas becomes a unwitting participant in one of the most formative events in American history. Tarshis writes with sharp, clear, emotional language: “There they were, rebel soldiers ready to charge. There were thousands of them-men in front on horseback, waving gleaming swords.” Back matter includes common questions and answers about the Civil War, along with the text of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Others in the I Survived series include high-interest topics such as Pearl Harbor and September 11. Grades 1-4. --Erin Anderson Review Praise for I SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912:The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages. --KIRKUSPraise for I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916:This is a gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for I SURVIVED HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005:Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the books real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero. --BOOKLIST About the Author Lauren Tarshiss New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis .