Annie, Between The States

Description

Annie's home and heart are divided by the Civil War. Annie Sinclair's Virginia home is in the battle path of the Civil War. Her brothers, Laurence and Jamie, fight to defend the South, while Annie and her mother tend to wounded soldiers. When she develops a romantic connection with a Union Army lieutenant, Annie's view of the war broadens. Then an accusation calls her loyalty into question. A nation and a heart divided force Annie to choose her own course.

L.M. Elliott is well-known for her historical fiction for teens and middle-grade readers. A former journalist, her research capabilities are unparalleled in children's literature. Laura speaks at conferences and schools throughout the year. She lives in Virginia. You can visit her online at www.lmelliott.com.

"Part Ken Burns' The Civil War, part Gone with the Wind...will be devoured by fans of historical fiction." -- ALA Booklist "So powerfully drawn that readers will be engaged from chapter one." -- Kirkus Reviews "A strong and memorable heroine, romance, and an understanding of both sides of the conflict." -- School Library Journal "High quality historical fiction." -- VOYA "YA readers will resonate with the romance and learn about the songs and literature of the time." -- KLIATT