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The War Within tells the story of Hannah's family, expelled from Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862 because they are Jewish. Amid the turmoil of the United States Civil War, Hannah reevaluates her perspectives on slavery and the conflict, offering young readers a glimpse into how prejudice and war shape personal beliefs.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Carol Matas
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