Books like Red Moon at Sharpsburg by Rosemary Wells
When the Civil War erupts in 1861, schools close and families must decide whether to stay or flee. India Moody, a bright girl from a farm in Virginia, is sent to town for tutoring. Instead of the usual focus on scriptures and handwriting, her teacher, the brilliant scientist Emory Trimble, introduces her to chemistry and biology. As the Union army pushes toward the Shenandoah Valley, the Moody family realizes they may be caught in the crossfire. When India’s ailing father returns to the front, India must summon a courage she never knew she had to face the Battle of Sharpsburg. Through struggle and survival she learns about the devastating loss of war, the importance of education, and the triumph of hope.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rosemary Wells
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