Dear America: Cannons at Dawn - Library Edition

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Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!

Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby's father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her sister become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the ...

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Cannons at Dawn: The Second Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1779 (Dear America Series)

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Overview

Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!

Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby's father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her sister become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby's frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.

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Praise for the Dear America series:

“More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.” –Publishers Weekly

“An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations . . . A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.” –Children's Book Service Review

“Engaging, accessible historical fiction.” –School Library Journal

“The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.” –Chicago Tribune

School Library Journal
Gr 4–8—Gregory picks up Abigail Stewart's tale where she left off in The Winter of Red Snow (Scholastic, 1996). The 12-year-old's father joined the Continental Army in 1778. It's now 1779, and Abigail and her family follow it when they are left homeless by a house fire. She pens her diary over the next three years, describing in great detail the rigors of camp life as they walk behind the troops up and down the mid-Atlantic colonies. She matures from a girl into a young woman and marries a soldier named Willie. The romance blooms slowly, but convincingly, and Abby is pregnant at the conclusion. Her voice matures as the story proceeds and carries the range of emotions one would expect from a thoughtful teenager. This is an unromanticized yet engaging portrayal of civilian camp followers, whose lives were extremely difficult, uncertain, and dangerous. The terrible conditions of the winter of 1779-'80 are highly detailed—the Army and its followers survived more than 26 snowstorms with low rations and few clothing supplies. Gregory does an excellent job of describing the "life goes on" mentality that families adopted. Couples married, children were born, people of all ages died from illnesses and accidents. Historical events such as alliances, battles, sieges, and other military maneuvers are intertwined with the telling of these everyday events. The "Dear America" website has many interactive features (crafts, recipes, artifacts, etc.) that help bring authenticity to Abby's fictional life.—Lisa Crandall, formerly at Capital Area District Library, Holt, MI
School Library Journal
Gr 4–8—Gregory picks up Abigail Stewart's tale where she left off in The Winter of Red Snow (Scholastic, 1996). The 12-year-old's father joined the Continental Army in 1778. It's now 1779, and Abigail and her family follow it when they are left homeless by a house fire. She pens her diary over the next three years, describing in great detail the rigors of camp life as they walk behind the troops up and down the mid-Atlantic colonies. She matures from a girl into a young woman and marries a soldier named Willie. The romance blooms slowly, but convincingly, and Abby is pregnant at the conclusion. Her voice matures as the story proceeds and carries the range of emotions one would expect from a thoughtful teenager. This is an unromanticized yet engaging portrayal of civilian camp followers, whose lives were extremely difficult, uncertain, and dangerous. The terrible conditions of the winter of 1779-'80 are highly detailed—the Army and its followers survived more than 26 snowstorms with low rations and few clothing supplies. Gregory does an excellent job of describing the "life goes on" mentality that families adopted. Couples married, children were born, people of all ages died from illnesses and accidents. Historical events such as alliances, battles, sieges, and other military maneuvers are intertwined with the telling of these everyday events. The "Dear America" website has many interactive features (crafts, recipes, artifacts, etc.) that help bring authenticity to Abby's fictional life.—Lisa Crandall, formerly at Capital Area District Library, Holt, MI
Children's Literature - Annie Laura Smith
Abigail Jane Stewart continues to record the experiences in her diary as she and her family are caught up in the American Revolutionary War. This fictional diary follows her earlier experiences which are recorded in the first diary, The Winter of Red Snow. The reader sees the innocent view of a girl forced to survive in a war after a devastating fire destroys their home. Her mother and siblings follow the father to his Continental Army camps, and face danger from British troops along the way. Abby gains a frontline view of the war during their travels. The results of being caught up in this conflict are vividly described. It is a story filled with romance and adventure. The diary format is age appropriate and gives an excellent view of the American Revolutionary War. The date divisions for the year, 1779, provide an easy transition through the text. The "Historical Note" gives background information about the American Revolution. Black and white sketches and photographs show the era. The "Acknowledgements" section defines the in-depth research undertaken by the author. The diary would be an excellent supplement to the history curriculum as young readers see this period of history come alive. Other books in the "Dear America Series" include The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple; and Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady. Although Abigail's second diary covers the unique topic of the American Revolution, the content contributes to overall American history showcased in the series. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780545280884
  • Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
  • Publication date: 5/1/2011
  • Series: Dear America Series
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 639,719
  • Age range: 10 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 7.50 (h) x 0.90 (d)

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