Turn Homeward, Hannalee
by Patricia Beatty
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Author: Patricia BeattyIllustrator: Various
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-06-21
ISBN: 0688166768
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: HarperCollins
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- ISBN13: 9780688166762
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Turn Homeward, Hannalee
Book Review: Excellent Book, But Not For Younger Readers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fantastic story of little known historical events during the Civil War. It is well written, captivating, and historically accurate. The main character is endearing and brave, and all the characters throughout the book are fleshed out and very believable.
This book will educate the reader on the Civil War and broaden their perspective on what the people on both sides suffered.
The only problem with this book is that it is marketed for 9-12 year olds, and I think it is too intense for that age group. It is "heavy" emotional reading from start to finish [full of suffering, children taken from their families, loved ones dying, etc].
In addition, there are two scenes in particular that I found troubling for such a young age group: 1) There is a scene where the Yankee Soldiers get drunk and start "forcing their attentions" on the young girls who work at the Mill. This was a very tense and emotionally painful scene, and far more than the average 9yo needs to know about evil in the world. 2) There is a scene after the battle of Murfreesboro where the two young heroes of the story come upon a battlefield scene, and it is described graphically - too much so for younger kids in my opinion.
I add these as warnings for parents who may be concerned - if you are a parent who lets your 9yo watch R rated movies and play very violent video games, then this is not a problem for you. If you are a more cautious parent who tries to preserve your children's innocence at this early age, then you need to know that this book may not be appropriate for your family.
All said, it is an excellent book and would be great, educational, and entertaining reading for any teen or adult.
Summary of Turn Homeward, Hannalee
During the closing days of the Civil War, plucky 12-year-old Hannalee Reed, sent north to work in a Yankee mill, struggles to return to the family she left behind in war-torn Georgia. "A fast-moving novel based upon an actual historical incident with a spunky heroine and fine historical detail."--School Library Journal. Author's note."There are few authors who can consistently manage both to entertain and inform." --Booklist
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