| The Last Brother: A Civil War Tale Contributor(s): Noble, Trinka Hakes (Author), Papp, Robert (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585362530 ISBN-13: 9781585362530 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2006 Annotation: The third installment of "Tales of Young Americans" takes place in 1863 Gettysburg, site of the Civil War's bloodiest battle. Gabe, an 11-year-old bugler in the Union Army, is eyewitness to this event. But more important to him is watching over his older brother Davy, who is in the thick of the fighting. Two of Gabe's older brothers have already perished, and he is not willing to lose the one he has left. This story draws questions about loyalty and honor that will resonate with young readers. Click for more in this series: Tales of Young Americans |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005029529 |
| Age Level: 6-9 |
| Grade Level: 1-4 |
| Lexile Measure: 950(Not Available) |
| Series: Tales of Young Americans |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 9.66" W x 11.26" L (1.15 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania - Topical - Civil War - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards, Bronze Medal Winner, Children's Pict/7&over, 2007 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-5, 2009 |
| Review Citations: Booklist 09/01/2006 pg. 139 School Library Journal 12/01/2006 pg. 110 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 39 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 107497 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In July 1863 the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought outside the sleepy Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. In The Last Brother the story of one small boy is told amidst the dramatic events of those early days of July. Though he is only 11 years old, Gabe is a bugler in the Union Army. He takes his responsibility very seriously; after all, there are over 60 different battle calls for buglers to learn. But what is even more important to Gabe is watching over his older brother Davy who, as a foot soldier, is right in the thick of the fighting. Two of Gabe's older brothers have already perished, and he is not willing to lose the only one he has left. During those long days, Gabe meets another young bugler -- one who fights for the other side. Suddenly, what was so definite and clear has become complicated by friendship and compassion. Does one have to choose between service to country, to kin or to a friend? As the cannons fire and the battle rages on, Gabe must do his duty while searching for a way to honor all that he holds dear.Trinka Hakes Noble is the noted author of numerous award-winning picture books, including The Scarlet Stockings Spy, the ever-popular Jimmy's Boa series and Meanwhile Back at the Ranch (both featured on "Reading Rainbow"). Her many awards include ALA Notable Children's Book, Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Learning: The Year's Ten Best, and several Junior Literary Guild Selections. Trinka makes her home in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Robert Papp's award-winning artwork includes hundreds of illustrations for major publishers across the United States, and his first children's book, The Scarlet Stockings Spy was named an IRATeacher's Choice in 2005. Robert lives in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
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