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White Mane Kids #10
Retreat from Gettysburg
A Williamsport boy faces difficult choices and has his patriotic feelings tested when in caring for a wounded Confederate he recognizes the humanity of the other side. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kathleen Ernst is the acclaimed author of two previous historical fiction novels for children. Reviewers have praised The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry and The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg.
Kathleen Ernst is the acclaimed author of two previous historical fiction novels for children. Reviewers have praised The Night Riders of Harpers Ferry and The Bravest Girl in Sharpsburg.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
142 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2000
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About the author
Kathleen Ernst
57 books379 followersI grew up in Maryland, in a house full of books! Both of my parents were avid readers, thank goodness. Before we traveled to a new area, my librarian-mom used to bring home historical novels set in that place. It was a great way to get excited about history.
I began writing stories when I was maybe 10 or 11. At 15 I wrote my first novel; I sold my first novel to a publisher 20 years later! Writing was my hobby, so during those two decades I just kept practicing, reading, writing some more. What a thrill to finally hold my first book in my hand! Still, I write because I enjoy the process (at least most of the time).
For years I wrote while working at other day jobs. I spent 12 years working at a huge historic site, which was a perfect spot for someone interested in historical fiction. I also developed and scripted instructional videos for public television. Finally, though, it got to be too much to juggle. I now write full-time, and consider myself enormously fortunate to do something I love.
I began writing stories when I was maybe 10 or 11. At 15 I wrote my first novel; I sold my first novel to a publisher 20 years later! Writing was my hobby, so during those two decades I just kept practicing, reading, writing some more. What a thrill to finally hold my first book in my hand! Still, I write because I enjoy the process (at least most of the time).
For years I wrote while working at other day jobs. I spent 12 years working at a huge historic site, which was a perfect spot for someone interested in historical fiction. I also developed and scripted instructional videos for public television. Finally, though, it got to be too much to juggle. I now write full-time, and consider myself enormously fortunate to do something I love.
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November 6, 2017
A great book for young readers- it doesn't glorify or sugar the actions of war and gives a good introduction to Gettysburg. I'll be looking for this series again.
February 10, 2016
This book was about a boy named Chigger O'Malley who lives with his mother during the time of the Civil War. They are living in Virginia and and for the Union. The Confederacy is retreating from the Battle of Gettysburg and Chigger is waiting for the Union to attack. He's debating whether or not to go fight in the war. He either goes and fights for revenge of the death of his brothers and father or he stays with his mom because he is the only thing that she has left. They are forced to take in and care for a wounded Rebel soldier. I thought this book was really good. It made me realize how messy and poor the Civil War really was. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to see what the war was really like.
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