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Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Rosemary Wells
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Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Rosemary Wells

Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • 1860s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Red Moon at Sharpsburg by Rosemary Wells follows twelve-year-old India Moody, who experiences the Civil War's impact on her life in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, focuses on her struggles to pursue education in sciences traditionally reserved for boys, and highlights her bravery during the brutal Battle of Sharpsburg while exploring the moral complexities of slavery and wartime ethics. The book contains descriptions of wartime violence and slavery.

Challenging

Melancholic

Contemplative

Dark

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

849 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Red Moon at Sharpsburg by Rosemary Wells has garnered mixed reviews. Critics appreciate its rich historical detail and engaging storytelling, highlighting Wells' vivid depiction of the Civil War era. However, some find the pacing uneven and feel that certain characters lack depth. Overall, it is commended for its educational value and immersive atmosphere despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Red Moon at Sharpsburg?

A reader who enjoys historical fiction, particularly with a Civil War backdrop, would be captivated by Rosemary Wells’s Red Moon at Sharpsburg. Fans of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt or The River Between Us by Richard Peck will find this novel’s mix of historical accuracy and personal narrative compelling. It's ideal for middle grade to young adult readers.

3.8

849 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • 1860s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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