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Hughes, Pat
4 Reviews
(4)
YA
This Revolutionary War–set drama traces the coming-of-age of Jake Mallery, from boy to rebel, then soldier, prisoner-of-war, and patriot. The story unfolds over five chapters, covering consecutive July fourth holidays from 1777–1781. The dialogue isn't always strong, but solid characterization and vivid setting will stay with readers.
Reviewer: Rita Soltan
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Ken Stark.
Ten-year-old Izzie, too young to fight in the Civil War, accompanies his aunt to Washington, D.C., where she's a nurse. He meets Lincoln, visits his aunt's hospital, and encounters a wounded Rebel soldier; these experiences offer him new insight into the conflict. Stark's detailed watercolors enhance this overlong story based on true events.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(3)
4-6
Twelve-year-old Nate attempts to hide his wealthy upbringing as he befriends a group of boys who work in his father's coal mines. Through Nate and his friendship with the boys, Hughes fairly represents both the workers' and the owners' sides of the complicated issue of coal miners' rights in this engaging and well-told story based on true events from 1897. Glos.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
(4)
YA
Matt and Jesse's friendship is tested when the teens find themselves in the middle of the Rebel and Union conflict in Missouri during the Civil War. While Matt backs the Rebel guerrillas, his family remains neutral. Jesse's family, however, is vocal about their support of the Rebels. Hughes provides a gripping, if overlong, look at an often-neglected aspect of the Civil War.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
4 reviews
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