Red Moon at Sharpsburg
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
256
Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1860s
2007
YA
10-14 years
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
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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.
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.
849 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1860s
2007
YA
10-14 years
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