1. Target
  2. Movies, Music & Books
  3. Books
  4. Kids' Books

Leigh Ann's Civil War - (Great Episodes) by Ann Rinaldi (Paperback)

Leigh Ann's Civil War - (Great Episodes) by  Ann Rinaldi (Paperback)
Store: Target
Last Price: 17.99 USD

Similar Products

Products of same category from the store

All

Product info

<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An intimate portrait of a young Confederate woman discovering her strength and courage as the Civil War rages around her. <i>Leigh Ann of Roswell</i> is a touching story of family and independence by the acclaimed historical novelist, Ann Rinaldi. <p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Leigh Ann Conners is spunky and determined. Although she often finds herself in trouble, she loves her two older brothers dearly and would do anything to make them proud. <p></p>When the Yankees arrive in Roswell, Georgia, Leigh Ann places a French flag upon the family's mill. She hopes the Yankees will then spare the mill from destruction, but her actions have disastrous results. Sent north with the women and children who worked in the mill--all branded traitors for making fabric for Confederate uniforms--Leigh Ann embarks on a journey that requires her to find her own inner strength. Only then will she be able to rise above the war raging around her. <p></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A must-read for those who enjoy historical fiction. Those who have not yet found a love for the genre will be pulled in by this one with its realistic mixture of action, adventure, romance, and scandalous family drama.--<i>Childrens Literature</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author best known for her ability to bring history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey. www.annrinaldi.net <p></p>

Price History