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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958
The Perilous Road
A boy grapples with divided loyalties during the Civil War.
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176 pages
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
A 1959 Newbery Honor Book The heartbreaking, bitter view of the Civil War as experienced by Chris Brabson, whose brother is fighting for the “wrong” side.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.8
- F&P level
- ~R
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 1958
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780152052041
- LCCN
- 2004046560
- OCLC
- 816577242
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