Morality, integrity, and sacrifice strength and identity. I enjoyed it from the first page and it kept my interest to the last page. His father had fought for the confederacy, while his uncle had refused to take part fighting for either side of the war. A novel of the civil war in virginia jessica james on. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. A novel of the civil war in virginia or tale of the war for it is rare, then, to look upon the war and see beyond the issues to the people, the flesh and blood, whose lives and loyalties were tested in a bitter and deadly upheaval of american history.
In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and. Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war. Why was will putting off writing a reply to doc martins letter. She writes in the authors note that she was inspired by her own lithuania heritage and the members of her fathers family who were rounded up by the nkvd and, like linas family, imprisoned in labor camps. The next generationshades of gray, the tenth episode of the first season of. These wars and geopolitical conflicts, ranging from the russian annexation of. Aunt ella thought that geography determined on which side of the war a man fought. Shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey. Image courtesy of don troiani, historic art prints. A musket in my hands civil war romance series book 3 book 3 of 3. A novel of the civil war in virginia jessica james on amazon. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end.
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. Ironically, these early fatigue roundabouts were gray, just as the confederate jackets would be during the civil war. 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. A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up. Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. This thoroughly researched volume documents the conditions of the civil war the many hardships and challenges faced by soldiers on both sides of the battle.
An annotated bibliography of materials recommended for middle. In spain, some readers say my books are about freedom. Emphasizing technology and its significant impact, hattaway includes valuable material on land and sea mines, minesweepers, hand grenades, automatic weapons, the confederate submarine, and balloons. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle.
It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. Noyalas, assistant professor of history and director for civil war studies, lord fairfax community college. An introductory military history of the american civil war, shades of blue and gray places the 18611865 conflict within the broad context of evolving warfare. When the readers in spain speak of freedom, they connect it to the spanish civil war. 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. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Isbn 9780689826962 the book won the scott odell award for historical fiction for 1990. The next generation, the twentysecond episode of the second season of star trek. Telling the story of the common soldier, behind the blue and gray tells the stories of the men who fought and died behind the walls of smoke and battlefield commotion. Shades of gray was the product of a form of collaboration which would become commonplace in later years, but which was still unusual enough in 1992 that it was remarked in virtually every mention of the game. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history.
Mar 20, 2008 the most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Shades of gray tells the story of a young boy named will, who has lost his entire family and home as a result of the civil war. Andrea, the main character was like a lot of women who live during the civil war, she went above and beyond what youd expect of the average. His father had fought for the confederacy, while his uncle had refused to take part fighting for either side of the. The most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Between shades of gray is a powerful book, and the excellent writing sweeps you along ms. Shades of grey was a book that filled all those requirements. He has been sent to live with his aunt and uncle on a farm, as directed by his mothers last wishes. This thoroughly researched volume documents the conditions of the civil warthe many hardships and challenges faced by soldiers on both sides of the battle. A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist. Titles from middle school and junior high core collection.
Yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. Author ruta sepetys talks about the true history behind between shades of gray duration. In the book, the main character named will, is forced to live with his aunt. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. 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. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder a ccss aligned close. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Civil war, and has written many articles on the conflict. Armys professional medical film series shades of gray, the nineteenth episode of the third season of heroesshades of gray star trek. Shades of gray is a novel about a boy that faces some of the hardships of the civil war. In the early days of the war, civil war soldiers, both the union and the confederates wore a variety of uniforms in many different colors such as blue, red, gray, white and even tartan. There was no standardization of uniforms at the time and there was a lack of central organization to implement such a thing.
Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. The different shades of gray was part of the notsouniform uniforms of. In the united states, the conversations about both between shades of gray 2011 and out of. There was no standardization of uniforms at the time and there was a lack of central organization to implement such a. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. William page is a young man and the main characterwho. Dispatches from the unfinished civil war chapter 4 south carolina. In carolyn reeders beautiful story of will page and the invaluable lessons he learns as he struggles to get past an enormous loss following the civil war. It is june 14, 1941, and 15yearold lina vilkas has just changed into her nightgown and is about to write a letter to her cousin joana when there is a terrifying pounding at the vilkass front door. By alan lewis of ground zero books in silver spring, maryland. Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a. I am only disappointed in that there doesnt seem to be a sequel. Jul 24, 2009 a trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon.
The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. Jan 26, 2018 author ruta sepetys talks about the true history behind between shades of gray duration. Shades of gray, a 1948 documentary produced as part of the u. Why did will feel like throwing out his button collection.
It is the nkvd narodnyi komissariat vnutrennikh del, the secret police of the soviet union. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. Historic photographs, documents, and letters enhance this dramatic account. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. This is a close reading guide to the book shades of gray. A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. A southern spy in northern virginia the civil war album of laura ratcliffe. Timeline construct your timeline see lesson 1 projects lesson 1 timeline figures. What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war.
For details of mens clothing in the civil war era, please see this blog. Jan 01, 2008 yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war.
Like the book and movie 50 shades of grey, the gray wars concept grossly overexaggerates its own transgressions from the norm. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to help repair the mill. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in between shades of gray, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia. He is author of life in civil war america and everyday life during the civil war, is a coauthor of armchair reader. Comprised of actual letters, photographs and essays on the civil war, this personalized view of the war is touching and a good reminder of the sacrifices made throughout history. Branch, company g, 57th north carolina infantry, embodies the typical confederate shell jacket or roundabout in color and cut. Many men, as they age, start to worry about gray hairs. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction by. Aug 16, 2017 in the early days of the war, civil war soldiers, both the union and the confederates wore a variety of uniforms in many different colors such as blue, red, gray, white and even tartan. Special operations command noted, wars in which groups or entities seek to secure their objectives while minimizing the scope and scale of actual combat.
They demand that lina, her 10yearold brother jonas, and her mother elena. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. This book is so important to any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class study the civil war or american history. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. In its september 1999 phase i report new world coming. Americas military men, however, worry about gray wars. The gray wars concept lacks even the most basic strategic sense. Confederate captain alexander hunter wants nothing more than to put a stop to the slippery, fastriding yankee scout who has been reporting the maneuvers of hunters reconnaissance and resupply missions to the enemy union army. On june 14, 1941, fifteenyearold lina vilkas settles down to write a letter to her older cousin and best friend, joana, in her comfortable middleclass home in lithuania. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted. Varhola is a writer, editor and publisher who lives in the hill country north of san antonio, tex. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an essay by william mcilvanney.