Jane Addams Children's Book Award · 1958

The 1958 Jane Addams Children's Book Award

The Perilous Road won the 1958 Jane Addams Children's Book Award.

1958 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner
The Perilous Road
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958

The Perilous Road

By William O. Steele

A boy grapples with divided loyalties during the Civil War.

Newbery Honor (1959)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1958)
176 pages
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Summary: Chris Brabson faces a harrowing reality as the Civil War rages, with his brother fighting for the opposing side. In the Tennessee mountains, Chris must confront the brutal truths of war and question where his loyalties truly lie. As he navigates this turbulent time, Chris discovers that the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and the cost of conflict is devastating. Will he find a path through the chaos, or will the war tear his family apart forever? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, conflict, and the human cost of war.
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