The Perilous Road
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958

The Perilous Road

Written by William O. Steele

A boy grapples with divided loyalties during the Civil War.

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176 pages· 750L
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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.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1959)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1958)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
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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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