Turn Homeward, Hannalee

Written by Patricia Beatty · Illustrated by Various

A young girl fights to return home through a war-torn America.

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208 pages· 830L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Hannalee Reed is determined to reunite with her family in Georgia as the Civil War ends. Forced to work in a Yankee mill far from home, she faces a perilous journey filled with challenges and uncertainty. Will her courage and resourcefulness be enough to navigate the dangers of a divided nation and find her way back? Discover a lesser-known side of history through Hannalee's eyes in this gripping tale of resilience and hope.

From the publisher

As the Civil War comes to a close, resourceful Hannalee must find her way home.In this classic historical fiction for young readers, plucky twelve-year-old Hannalee Reed, sent north to work in a Yankee mill, struggles to return to the family she left behind in war-torn Georgia.This powerful early-middle grade novel, based on historical events, reveals a little-known side to our most significant American conflict.”A fast-moving novel based upon an actual historical incident with a spunky heroine and fine historical detail.” (School Library Journal)”There are few authors who can consistently manage both to entertain and inform.” (Booklist)

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