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Amelia's War

by Ann Rinaldi · 1999

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As the Civil War rages, Amelia's Maryland town is beset by divisions. Even she and her best friend Josh disagree. Amelia vows not to take sides, until the Confederate troops march into town...led by Josh's uncle.

Genre
American Civil Warhistorical fiction
Themes
childhoodfriendshiprelationships
Setting
civil warUSAMaryland
Subject
history
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
medium · 272 pages

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