civil war

The Civil War is over. Aurelia, the daughter of a destitute plantation owner, reels from the aftermath of a war that has torn her life apart. Halle, a newly freed slave, looks for a family she fears she lost forever. When fate brings the two girls together, they head north in a joint quest for freedom: one from human shackles, the other from pride. Differences and judgement soon give way to an unexpected friendship between the two girls who have more in common than meets the eye, as do we all.

The Civil War was a crucial turning point in the history of the United States of America, and three of the most notable battles are brought to life in this book! The Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Antietam, and the First Battle of Bull Run are explored through beautiful illustrations and lively text for readers. The graphic design format allows readers to fully immerse themselves within the largest conflict in the Western world, as they engage with historical context that is both captivating and understandable.

Svanhild is now one of King Harald?s wives and while her brother, Ragnvald, believes Harald will bring peace to Norway, he also knows success will be his downfall. When an old enemy of Ragnvald kidnaps his niece, he and Svanhild journey to Iceland, which offers a chance for a new life but also unexpected challenges.

Prince Galian is third in line to the throne, but prefers his place as a resident at the Royal Kylaen Hospital. When his father urges him to join the military to help reclaim their colony, Galian is forced to put aside his oath to Do No Harm and fight a war he does not believe in. Across the great Madion Sea, Captain Theo Kallistrate dreams of a day when she is no longer bound by conscription to fight for her country's independence. But when the Kylaens threaten, honor and duty call her to the front lines to fight off the oppressors. When an air skirmish goes wrong, both Theo and Galian crash on a remote island hundreds of miles from either nation. Grievously injured, Theo must rely on Galian's medical expertise, and Galian must rely on Theo's survival skills, to live another day in a harsh and unforgiving terrain. Can they put aside their differences long enough to survive? Or will the war that brought them to the island tear them apart?.

"After seventeen-year-old Samuel 'Sooley' Sooleymon receives a college scholarship to play basketball for North Carolina Central, he moves to Durham from his native, war-torn South Sudan, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season, but Sooley has a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America, working tirelessly on his game until he dominates everyone in practice, and when Sooley is called off the bench, the legend begins"--OCLC.

When a confederate general threatens to burn Hagenstown, Maryland, unless it pays an exorbitant ransom twelve-year-old Amelia and her friend find a way to save the town.

"... tells the compelling story of the political intrigues, battles, and struggles for power that led to the rise of King Harald the Fair-Haired, first king of Norway, seen through the eyes of the young man who became his most trusted warrior and advisor."--Provided by publisher.

Witnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the Pennsylvania sidelines, 11-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle.

In 1864 the Civil War is moving toward an end but for thirteen-year-old Eulinda, a house slave on a Georgia plantation, it is the the most difficult time of her life. She is mistreated by her msters, her younger brother Zeke has been sold off and her older brother Neddy has run away to join the Northern war effort. When Eulinda is offered a chance to escape North, she must make an agonizing decision.

". . . Ragnvald is king of Sogn and still serves Harald as he battles with recalcitrant noblemen to create a larger country."--Provided by publisher.