The Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse - Hardcover

Lewis, J. Patrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1426300360 ISBN 13: 9781426300363

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2007

Synopsis

The wonderful wordplay of J. Patrick Lewis breathes new life into the speeches of Lincoln, the letters of Grant and Lee, and the moving human drama of our country's Civil War. Lewis' poignant poetry gives young readers a vivid insight into the brutal conflict that tore America apart. The author draws on primary-source books and articles to inspire each poem, bringing the ordinary and extraordinary voices of the Civil War to light. The book also includes a note from the Photo Editor on the authentic period images used throughout. Readers experience history directly as it was lived by Americans in the 1860s.

About this title

About the Author:

J. Patrick Lewis is a full-time writer and poet, and a former professor of Economics. He has published numerous children's books, many in verse. His poems have appeared in various children's magazines and in over 70 anthologies. He reviews children's books for the New York Times, presents teachers' workshops on teaching poetry, and visits numerous elementary schools each year. He lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and his online address is www.jpatricklewis.com.

Review:

"So bravely, our mission can not be futile
My hope for our children is a lasting peace,
Though that must seem odd in the midst of a
brutal War. Can the seemingly unceasing cease?" —Excerpt from Brothers' War

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1426300360
• ISBN 13: 9781426300363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48