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As the sectional excitement increased and civil war became more and more. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war when young will is left an orphan, he is delivered to his aunt and uncle, a place he does not want to be. Both the revolutionary war and the civil war involved siege warfare here. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Yet few are aware that this region, too, was a beehive of war activity. Apr 09, 2015 under cold, gray skies, a little after 9 a. Reading books on ereaders should be a pleasurable experience and i believe global grey ebooks gives that. No name in the annals of the civil war conjures up a more romantic and aweinspiring image than that of confederate colonel john singleton mosby of virginia. Lack of foodnight blindness in the army of northern virginia desertions from the. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war. A novel of the civil war in virginia jessica james 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. During the war, he saw three sons and a soninlaw don gray and one son wear blue.

So excited to announce the release of a new e book as a companion to noble cause formerly shades of gray, that shares information about the life and exploits of colonel john singleton mosby, the reallife confederate soldier that my civil war novel is based on you can read more about it on my blog life in the past lane its currently available on amazon and smashwords, but will be. Lang the deutsch publishing company, baltimore, maryland, 1895. 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. A novel of the civil war in virginia 3in1 boxed set alert. The epitome of the southern cavalier, colonel mosby was a charismatic officer whose small band of partisans outwitted and outfought the union army on the fields and farmlands of northern. Sep 18, 20 no name in the annals of the civil war conjures a more romantic and aweinspiring image than that of confederate colonel john mosby of virginia. The civil war in southwest virginia hollins magazine. Teen historical fiction 20th century provo city library. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. A sweeping paranormal time travel saga about a love that lives forever a royal affair series. 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. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback. Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia. Shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey.

John singleton mosby by jessica james available from rakuten kobo. His father had fought for the confederacy, while his uncle had refused to take part fighting for either side of the war. So when the troops reached snickers gap, all lay down in the shade and went to sleep. The gray ghost of civil war virginia jessica james award. 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. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an essay by william mcilvanney. Yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. 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. A novel of the civil war in virginia 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Awardwinning historical fiction author jessica james penned a unique look at this iconic figure as a way to share this reallife soldiers story with her fiction fans. Mosby was the model for her fictional character, alexander hunter, in noble cause. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america.

In this book, which is written for middleschoolage children, a 12yearold boy named will page, whose family died. Records, 19521966, of the virginia civil war commission including correspondence, subject files, maps, minutes, photographs, publications, scrapbooks, site plans, reference material, films, and audio recordings created and collected by the virginia civil war commission. Virginia history civil war, 18611865 regimental histories. Related questions and answers for characters in shades of gray. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for twelv. 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. As you can see on the back of the card, the picture is a print of a painting by the artist mort kunstler, i love these. But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. Jan 01, 2008 yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray.

Timeline construct your timeline see lesson 1 projects lesson 1 timeline figures. 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. Sep 19, 20 so excited to announce the release of a new e book as a companion to noble cause formerly shades of gray, that shares information about the life and exploits of colonel john singleton mosby, the reallife confederate soldier that my civil war novel is based on. A southern spy in northern virginia the civil war album of laura ratcliffe. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. The gray ghost, mosby in warrenton, virginia cavalry military. Many southwest virginians are familiar with famous battles of the american civil war that happened in such places as antietam, gettysburg, atlanta, vicksburg, new orleans, richmond, or manassas. Two of terrills sons rose to brigadier general in the war, william rufus terrill and james b. Her interest in the civil war was piqued by a vacation spent visiting the battlefields at antietam, gettysburg, and new market. The civil war has left 12yearold will page an orphan, and he is sent to his mothers relatives in the country in virginia. The most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james.

This book is an amazing story about how a boy is getting used to a new life outside of winchester, va after the civil war. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. 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. A powerful, engaging, and totally captivating novel of the war between the states awaits you in shades of gray. This epic love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs. Sadly our childrens text books have printed an inaccurate glossy version of that time in the very important history of the united states. Shades of gray was less violent, but still focused on the grief and loss experienced during the aftermath of the war. Follow the footsteps of both union and confederate soldiers on the numerous trails and battle lines within the peninsula campaign of 1862. The book shades of gray grew out of these experiences. Jul 10, 2015 follow the footsteps of both union and confederate soldiers on the numerous trails and battle lines within the peninsula campaign of 1862. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. He has been sent to live with his aunt and uncle on a farm, as directed by his mothers last wishes.

Though enemies, each knows the other is but obeying the. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted. During the civil war years there was a general breakdown of law and order in the counties of central west virginia. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. Dec 22, 2015 5 things you didnt know about confederate gray ive lost count of how many times ive explained the oversimplified rule that during the civil war the confederates aka guys from the south, good guys, bad guys depending on your point of view wore gray and the union troops aka guys from the north, good guys, bad guys. 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. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

Published by arrangement with macmillan publishing companytitle page verso an ala notable book cover rl. A novel of the civil war in virginia by jessica james. During the civil war it was a union held position in the center of a confederate state and helped shelter thousands of slave refugees. 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. Did your confederate ancestor surrender at appomattox. The university of virginia, near charlottesville, remained open during the american civil war 18611865, graduating few students and struggling to maintain its facilities. 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. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the war s effect on local citizens. This evening after dinner you will take the shadows of gray and blue candlelight walking tour. Shades of gray is young adult historicalfiction about the aftermath american civil war. The department of confederate military records was formed by an act of the general assembly on march 12, 1912. 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 wi. A world war i era spy novel about a bright british girl who is sent undercover into the heart of enemy territory to rescue britains most valuable and secret spy.

If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. A new day begins in virginia, a day promising all the fun and excitement of hiking the appalachian trail. The gray ghost of civil war virginia jessica james. 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. John mcdonough 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. Williamsburg makes a perfect middle point between virginia beach and richmond, so be sure to take in all the region has to offer for civil war history buffs. A guide to the department of confederate military records. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. Stuart entrusted a secret album to laura ratcliffe, a young girl in fairfax county, as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism, admiration of her viruses, and pledge of his lasting. 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. You can read more about it on my blog life in the past lane. 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. A novel of the civil war in virginia by jessica james in a nation where northerners and southerners alike still occasionally need to be reminded do not refight the war, it is apparent that echoes of a war fought nearly 150 years ago still linger. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band.

Terrill, the first in union service and the second in confederate, and both were killed in action, as was a younger son, philip mallory terrill. No name in the annals of the civil war conjures a more romantic and aweinspiring image than that of confederate colonel john mosby of virginia. Regardless of how noble cause ends, this one, shade of gray i highly recommend reading, provided you have interest in the civil war and the reasons for that war. Kindle edition published in 2008, 0979600006 paperback published in 2008, nook pu. At the start of the war, its students strongly supported secession, and more than 500 of the schools 600 enrollees in 1861 eventually served in the confederate military. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Shades of gray, written by carolyn reeder, is a book of historical fiction. This story takes place a just before the civil war, b during the civil war, c just after the civil war. This act replaced the office of the secretary of virginia military records and appointed the secretary for a term of two years to be paid out of the military fund. 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.

William page is a young man and the main characterwho. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history. A novel of the civil war in virginia jessica james on. A novel of the civil war in virginia, or a tale of the war for southern. I create all the ebooks myself, as well as the design for the site.

The confederate partisan rangers were created to operate in small detachments behind union lines to counter union forces and home guards and protect southern sympathizers and their families. Shades of gray jessica james awardwinning suspense author. 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. In the midst of of the soldiers, whose gray coats were worn out by lone. A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up. Andrew sinclair is a union spy and the dreaded foe of confederate calvary officer alexander hunter. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 1 pages 114 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people.

Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. Mar 20, 2008 the most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. The first of her eight novels, shades of gray, appeared in 1989 and focused on the struggles of a 12yearold virginia boy confronting divided family loyalties at the end of the civil war. 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. No name in the annals of the civil war conjures a more romantic and aweinspiring image than that of confederate colonel. Despite the adult themes in the books, im excited that there was a civil war concentration within childrens literature. Race 8 lincoln logs august, 20 burpees 20 th and 1 lincoln lap, which is clearly, roughly, somewhere close to 1866 feet 1866.

Civil war maps, available online, west virginia library of. Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. If you only buy one book in 2009, make it this one. General john brown gordon and his men led the column along the road through appomattox. Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeders shades of gray. Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important. Global grey has been around for about 8 years now, and right from the start, its been a one woman operation. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. 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. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. The site is easy to use and the ebooks are easy to download. See more ideas about american civil war, civil war photos and confederate states of america. We brought back the civil war workout this morning.