| March Toward the Thunder Contributor(s): Bruchac, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0142414468 ISBN-13: 9780142414460 Publisher: Speak OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: A unique perspective on the Civil War as only Joseph Bruchac could tell it. Louis Nolette is a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada who is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the war between the states. Even though he is too young, and not American or Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the Unionas fight to end slavery persuasive reasons to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battle after battle, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places. Master storyteller and acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac tells a Civil War story based on the experiences of his own great grandfather. Chock-full of historical facts and details, this carefully researched book will give readers new insight into some of the untold stories and unsung heroes of the American Civil War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Young Adult Fiction | Boys & Men |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 850 |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.78" W x 8.12" (0.71 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Civil War - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122347 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War. Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places. This paperback edition includes an author's note, discussion guide, and selected bibliography for further reading. A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection. --Booklist |