Diary of Carrie Berry: A Confederate Girl

by Carrie Berry

Overview

Carrie Berry and her family lived in Atlanta, Georgia, during the Civil War. In 1864 the Union Army battled the Confederacy for Atlanta. Cannons boomed and fires burned around Carrie and her family. Through it all, 10 year old Carrie recorded her experiences in her diary. Follow her story of challenges and triumphs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476541921
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	First-Person Histories Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

A Confederate Girl 4

The Diary of Carrie Berry, 1864 6

About Carrie's Life 28

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

First-person nonfiction written by young people and presented to suit today's readers

Editorial Reviews

In this lively collection, pivotal historical periods are told in the words of young people who lived through them. Each book begins with a two-page introduction that places the diary and its author in a broader historical context. The youthful perspective is refreshing and, at times, unexpected. . . .A useful and new take on history.

School Library Journal

Although the victor may write the history books, young Carrie Berry has her say as well. . . .This book from the new First-Person Histories series offers students a unique perspective on events.

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