The Fighting Ground (A Trophy Bk.)
by Avi
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
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Abingdon, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperCollins Children's Book Group, 1987. Trade Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Reading level: Ages 9 - 12 years old. The compelling story of a young boy's first encounter with war and how it changes him. April 3, 1778. He may be just thirteen, but Jonathan knows he's ready to go to the war against the British. He can handle a gun. He yearns to battle for glory, just like his brother and cousin. So when Jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling men to fight, he runs to join them. He doesn't realize that in just twenty-four hours, his life will be forever altered -- by the war, by his fellow soldiers, and by the terrible choices he must make. 157 pages. A Notable Children's Book (ALA).
Synopsis
The Fighting Ground is a 1984 children's book written by Edward Irving Wortis, under his pen name, Avi. The book is about a 13-year-old boy going off to fight in the American Revolutionary War, and covers two days, April 3, 1778 and April 4, 1778. The story is about a young boy named Jonathan who wishes to go to war.
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- Title
- The Fighting Ground (A Trophy Bk.)
- Author
- Avi
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperCollins Children's Book Group, 1987
- Keywords
- UNITED STATES HISTORY REVOLUTION 1775 1783 FICTION CHILDREN S JUVENILE GENERAL HISTORICAL COLONIAL REVOLUTIONARY PERIODS WAR CHILDRENS CHAPTER BOOK 0064401855 & MILITARISM
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- War & Militarism;
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- Trade Paperback
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- Fine
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- 12mo
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- First Edition
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