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There was a divide among the states, among brothers, families, and friends. Set in virginia during the volatile period of the civil war, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederatecavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their. Shades of blue and gray american battlefield trust. Dispatches from the unfinished civil war chapter 4 south carolina. A novel of the civil war in virginia by jessica james 1,8 ratings, 3. Though enemies, each knows the other is but obeying the impulses of a loyal heart. Southern unionist pamphlets and the civil war volume 1 shades of blue and gray hardcover november 1, 1999 by jon wakelyn editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Is this why no other event in american history haunts the nation so deeply as the civil war. Shades of gray is a novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will.

Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will, an orphan, is left to live. Duty bound shades of gray civil war serial trilogy vol. Shades of gray original edition honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this debut civil war novel that pits brother against brother. Winner of numerous awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country and their honor. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war. Jessica james awardwinning historical fiction author author of.

Cast your eyes back to the noble and daring achievements of men who. A conjecture by fred adolphus, 29 january 2011 evidence that includes images, written accounts and extant artifacts leads to the conclusion that richmond depot jackets and caps were almost invariably made of cadet gray cloth during the last year of the war, and that the depot intentionally developed a cadet gray uniform for lees virginia army army of northern. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 1 pages 114 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Destined for an honored place among the classics of the american civil war, the shades of gray trilogy is a book to read, and keep, and remember forever.

The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Carolyn reeder at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Called the greatest love story ever told when it was first released in 2008, shades of gray has been expanded and improved in this new three book series that has dozens of. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder shades of gray objective tests teaching guide this 29page resource for teaching carolyn reeders story of a family caught in the aftermath of the civil war is a series of objective tests truefalse, yesno, multiple choice that check for factual story comprehension. The awardwinning historical fiction novel shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. Shades of grey civil war music groups plays at springfield. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds.

In shades of blue and gray, editor steve berman offers readers tales of the supernatural ghost stories that range from the haunts of the battlefield to revenants on the long march home. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. Jessica james book, shades of gray, is a novel about the civil war in virginia, but it is more about the honor and dedication, beliefs and convictions of. It is a book that i think could have the impact of a gone with the. Civil war notebook well written and expertly executed you cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the civil war.

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Duty bound, honor bound, and glory bound, as well as an epilogue that can be requested from the author. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Laura childs c berkley prime crime, new york praise for the other books in the tea shop m. Shades of gray, a civil war era camp band playing patriotic 19th century music gave a free memorial day concert at the springfield armory. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. Books can be purchased separately or all in one volume. Cast your eyes back to the noble and daring achievements of men who preferred death to dishonor, and showed the world how they valued the rights and liberties of their land. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudic. Jul 12, 2015 shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. The civil war has left 12yearold will page an orphan, and he is sent to his mothers relatives in the country in virginia.

William page is a young man and the main characterwho. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted, coped, and thrived during. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. Cowdrey and nick mamatas 20, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Duty bound, honor bound, and glory bound, as well as an epilogue that you can request from the author. Duty bound civil war saga by jessica james nook book. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. Songs from the civil war dave matthews on allmusic 1994. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder carol hursts childrens literature.

Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeders shades of gray. The civil war is over, and will page has lost everyone. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history. The civil war has torn families and friendships apart, turning loved ones into bitter enemies. Shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. Shades of gray by margaret whisnant teachers pay teachers. Shades of gray is an incredible achievement and a treasure. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand.

Jessica james books or here nn lights book heaven historical fiction im so excited to announce that the new shades of gray civil war serial trilogy will be released this june. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. In civil war tennessee in tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. This story is emotional and wonderful at the same time with great plot twists and great story overall. Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia by. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle. Duty bound clean and wholesome southern civil war fiction. This story takes place a just before the civil war, b during the civil war, c just after the civil war. Youll get access to all of the shades of gray content, as well as access to more than 30,000 additional guides and more. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices.

This critically acclaimed novel is an engrossing and wellexecuted work of historical fiction that will appeal to history buffs and romantics alike. Mcpherson, civil war on sunday by mary pope osborne, the. Herman hattaway obviously has benefited from his recent stint as a visiting professor at the u. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Cover reveal shades of gray complete civil war serial. It is a book that i think could have the impact of a gone with the wind. Shades of gray civil war serial trilogy consists of three books. What did will really mean when he told uncle jed, the laborer is worthy of his hire. Jessica james books or here nn lights book heaven historical fiction im so excited to announce that the new shades of gray civil war serial trilogy will be. The civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic civil war love story that pits brother against brother.

Arrayed under different flags, andrea evans and captain alexander hunter are thrust together by a twist of fate, and, in time, form a bond it seems even war cannot sever. This novel now has a happilyeverafter ending and is called noble cause. Shades of gray jessica james awardwinning historical. Southern unionist pamphlets and the civil war volume 1. Jessica james awardwinning historical fiction author. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live with. A novel of the civil war in virginia james, jessica on. Jan 01, 2008 set in virginia during the volatile period of the civil war, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederatecavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for.

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But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. Winner of numerous literary awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their. The questions, which cover the novel as chapterbychapter quizzes and a whole book test. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this debut civil war novel that pits brother against brother. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this shades of gray study guide. Aug, 20 shades of blue and gray is a decent collection of ghost stories some reprinted, some brand new dealing with the american civil war in one fashion or another. A novel of the civil war in virginia noble cause book 1 military heroes through history above and beyond book 2 military heroes through history liberty and destiny book 3 military heroes through history. More americans were killed during the years 18611865 than any other date in history.