The Diary of Amelia Martin: A Light in the Storm - Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861 | TheBookSeekers

The Diary of Amelia Martin: A Light in the Storm - Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861


Dear America

School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

No. of pages 200

Published: 2011

Great for age 7-13 years

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In "The Diary of Amelia Martin: A Light in the Storm," set in Fenwick Island, Delaware, during the tumultuous year of 1861, young Amelia grapples with the realities of the Civil War as it affects her family and community. Through her diary entries, she shares her hopes, fears, and the challenges of a changing world, including the impact of conflict on her loved ones and the evolving role of women. As she navigates personal and societal upheaval, Amelia's resilience shines through in her quest for understanding and connection amid the storm of history surrounding her. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Dear America .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 200 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Scholastic .

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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Dear America