Civil+War+Era+America



Set in a farming community of Illinois, //Across Five Aprils// takes place during the five Aprils of the Civil War. Despite being the home state of President Abraham Lincoln, and therefore supportive of Union efforts in the war that threatened to divide the nation, Jethro Creighton and his hard-working family face conflicts stemming from the southern states of the Confederacy. Jethro comes of age during one of the most turbulent eras of U.S. history, and along the way, discovers how to come to terms when the problems of the nation threaten to divide members of his own family. Rich with accurate details from the author's own research, as well as the Mid-western dialect that was typical of the time, //Across Five Aprils// by Irene Hunt is an authentic look into a family's experiences with the Civil War.

Major Assignments:

Study Guide Discussion Novel Project, Civil War Experience

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