A Coat of Blue and a Coat of Gray Contributor(s): Bannister, Helen Mott (Author), Bannister, Hellen (Author), Routh, Craig (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1565542819 ISBN-13: 9781565542815 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $10.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2011 Annotation: For Johnny, Jody, and Sally, the bustling little river town of Port Hudson, nestled in the heart of louisiana farm country, was the only home they had ever known. Now everything their family and friends had worked all their lives for was being threatened by the outbreak of the Civil War. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - General |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 97010012 |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 5.48" W x 8.29" (0.24 lbs) 80 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Louisiana |
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Publisher Description: For Johnny, Jody, and Sally, the bustling little river town of Port Hudson, nestled in the heart of Louisiana farm country, is the only home they know. But now, their livelihood is threatened by the outbreak of the Civil War. Countrymen soon take up arms against one another-some wearing coats of blue and some coats of gray-each fighting for his beliefs. So the boys and Sally try to maintain a sense of normalcy by visiting their childhood hideout at the old mill and stocking supplies, just in case their worst fears do come true. Then, they witness a group of bluecoats hide a small leather bag. The contents of the bag compel Johnny, Jody, and Sally to embark on a perilous mission full of surprises. Bittersweet and reminiscent of a dark period in our nation's history, A Coat of Blue and a Coat of Gray is a tale of adventure and loyalty-loyalty to cause, to a way of life, and to good friends, whether bluecoats or gray. |
Contributor Bio(s): Routh, Stan: - Stan Routh is an architect/artist with a masterís degree in history and design. In 1983, Stan and his son, Craig, were selected to do the Special Olympics poster awarded by Louisiana State University to all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and dignitaries at the Summer Games.Bannister, Hellen: - Helen Mott Bannister was born in the little town of Olla, Louisiana, and spent a considerable part of her life in the rural areas around Baton Rouge.Routh, Craig: - Stan Routh is an architect/artist with a masterís degree in history and design. In 1983, Stan and his son, Craig, were selected to do the Special Olympics poster awarded by Louisiana State University to all athletes, coaches, sponsors, and dignitaries at the Summer Games. |