This book was about the struggles of living during the civil war for a young teenage girl. Js history becomes as real as the present in this fine novel about the civil war in virginia in the shenandoah valley, as experienced by india from when she is 12 at the beginning of the war in 1861, until she is ready to leave home as a young woman in the months just before lees surrender in 1865. Red moon at sharpsburg succeeds as both a historically accurate depiction of the american civil war from the perspective of the first person narrator, young india moody, but is also a detailed and horrifying vision of a war that was fought mostly in the. Rosemary wells born january 29, 1943 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. It was also about the different challenges she faces and how she overcomes them. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. This well researched novel focuses on two families whose lives are forever changed by the civil war. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Chapter books the only books which work are those that fly through the airthe ones you let happen, not the ones you make happen. She travels all over the country as a tireless advocate for literacy. Wells draws many well known civil war figures into this book including. Rosemary wells books have garnered ala and school library journal best book and christopher award honors. Rosemary wells is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about the beloved bunnies, max and ruby, who star in their. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells overdrive. Although it is twohundred and fiftysix pages long, rosemary wells civil war story red moon at sharpsburg reads more like an epic saga along the lines of margaret mitchells gone with the wind in terms of the multitude of experiences the main character lives through over the course of the fours years during which the story takes place. The only part i did not enjoy was when, at the ending, it did not tell you if india went to the colledge or not. I know rosemary wells, and maybe you do too, as the author of the max and ruby picture books for young children. Red moon at sharpsburg 2008, a novel by rosemary wells, is told from the point of view of twelveyearold india moody, who lives in a small town in virginias shenandoah valley during the civil war. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells.
Listen to red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells at. Red moon at sharpsburg audiobook by rosemary wells. Rosemary wells books have garnered ala and school library journal best book and. Her newly published red moon at sharpsburg is possibly her best work so far. An education in love and loss, the senseless devastation of war, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair. It symbolizes the evilness of war, blood, and pas death. Body if i were to rate this book i would give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Courage india must have the courage to journey to the north, where she may have a better chance of pursuing her dreams of being a scientist. Red moon at sharpsburg red moon at sharpsburg audiobook, by rosemary wells. What obstacles she has to over come to get what she wants. Listen to red moon at sharpsburg audiobook by rosemary wells. Hopeindia requires hope to remain courageous and persistent during times of toil and strife. This book is about a young high spirited girl with lots of courage.
Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells semicolon. Noted childrens author wells takes on the civil war in this comingofage novel set in the small town of berryville, in the northern end of virginias shenandoah valley. Download red moon at sharpsburg audiobook by rosemary. Listen to red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells available from rakuten kobo. Rosemary wells novel of the civil war juxtaposes the struggle of a girl named india moody for a life beyond the traditional role for womenshe longs to get an educationagainst the struggle for her family and the confederacy to survive. Rosemary wells raiyaan lodhi red moon at sharpsburg rosemary wells conflict the conflict is between india moody, the civil war, and her dreams. As the civil war breaks out, india, a young southern girl, summons her sharp intelligence and the courage she didnt know she had to survive the war that threatens to destroy her family, her virginia. Everybody loves max and rubyand what toddler could resist these adorable shaped board books. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells, paperback.
So i filled myself up with a host of delightful titles, at last coming to terms with this most elastic of childrens books. Wells has the ability to write and research and create a wstory and a world for young adults as vivid as the one created with very few words and pictures. As the civil war breaks out, india, a young southern girl, summons her sharp intelligence and the courage she didnt know she had to survive the war that threatens to destroy her family, her virginia home, and the only life she has ever known. The moon was a crescent and had a silver lining, symbolizing good, like how she found the money at sharpsburg and. Download or stream red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells.
The book red moon at sharpsburg was good because it was. The book is written by rosemary wells and is historical fiction. Cut in the shape of rosemary wells beloved bunny siblings and filled with simple text. Although the war lasted four long years, rosemary wells highlights the battle at.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Red moon at sharpsburg is a vivid recounting of the civil war from the. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells librisnotes. Very collectable signed copy in very fine condition in a very fine dustjacket unread and flawless. Rosemary wells novel of the civil war juxtaposes the struggle of a girl named. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells librarything. I found it a great book because it had lots of action. Wells wingwalker once again brings a historical period to life, this time the civil war era in virginias shenandoah valley. Julia gibson as the civil war breaks out, india, a young southern girl, summons her sharp intelligence and the courage she didnt know she had to survive the war that threatens to destroy her family, her virginia. The bloodiness of the civil war red moon and the complex issues of divided loyalties are seen through the eyes of india moody, comingofage in virginia and determined, despite all, to become a scientist. Rosemary wells is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about. Wells draws many well known civil war figures into this book including stonewall jackson, jeb stuart, and uylsses grant to mention a few. Feminism india tries to pursue a career in science, but is unable to, due to womens position in american society during the time period she lives in.
Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells, 256 pp rl middle. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells, paperback barnes. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells scholastic. Rosemary wells deaths, injuries, hardships, bravery, and a romance. A girl from the shenandoah mountains witnesses the devastation of war as a daughter and emerging scientist. Red moon at sharpsburg is a vivid recounting of the civil war from the perspective of a young girl living in virginias shenandoah valley.
Red moon at sharpsburg rosemary wells, julia gibson on. Explain how the red moon at sharpsburg symbolizes indias struggles to attain her dreams. Although the war lasted four long years, rosemary wells highlights the battle at sharpsburg, also known as states that she spent twelve years researching. First printing 110 flatsigned by the author on the title page. In the beginning india moody is a smart, optimistic girl who believes that the yanks havent got a. Red moon at sharpsburg, 2009, rosemary wells, 1442065060. Rosemary wells is the author of 120 books for children, including more than 40 about the beloved bunnies max and ruby. Read about the childrens and young adult books that i read. Red moon at sharpsburg awardwinning author rosemary wells lays bare the senseless devastation of war in this stunning novel. Nikolas bedish the book i read was red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells. Red moon at sharpsburg by rosemary wells the american civil war comes alive in this novel about a girl from virginia who sees firsthand the horrors of war. In her notes, rosemary wells says, i hope my story will reveal something deeper than fact, and that is the profound immorality of war.
I will prove that the main character, india is very brave. A girl named india just wants to play with boys and have fun but her mother wants her to study housing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Rosemary wells books have garnered ala and school library.
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