Dear America: A Light in the Storm
No. of pages 208
Published: 2011
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"Dear America: A Light in the Storm" by Karen Hesse is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. It follows the journey of 13-year-old Amelia, who lives in a small coastal town in Delaware. As her world is turned upside down by the war, she finds herself grappling with the realities of conflict and loss. Amelia's family faces the challenges of separation and the pressures of survival while she holds onto her dreams of love and hope. Through her letters and journal entries, readers witness her growth and the resilience of the human spirit amidst turmoil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Dear America .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-14 years.
There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Scholastic Press .
Karen Hesse is the author of numerous novels and picture books for children, including Out of the Dust , which won the Newbery Medal. Her recent books for Feiwel and Friends are Brooklyn Bridge and Safekeeping . She lives in Vermont.
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