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The Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse
The wonderful wordplay of J. Patrick Lewis breathes new life into the speeches of Lincoln, the letters of Grant and Lee, and the moving human drama of our country's Civil War. Lewis' poignant poetry gives young readers a vivid insight into the brutal conflict that tore America apart. The author draws on primary-source books and articles to inspire each poem, bringing the o...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
November 27th 2007
by National Geographic Children's Books
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Genre: Poetry/Informative
Copyright: 2007
"The Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse" is a collection of poems written about events and experiences felt from those who participated in one of the bloodiest wars of all time. The poems are haunting and recollect the horrors that soldiers, civilians, and slaves faced throughout the Civil War. Accompanying the poems are actual photographs taken during the Civil War. Three photographs really made see the horrible outcomes ...more
Copyright: 2007
"The Brothers' War: Civil War Voices in Verse" is a collection of poems written about events and experiences felt from those who participated in one of the bloodiest wars of all time. The poems are haunting and recollect the horrors that soldiers, civilians, and slaves faced throughout the Civil War. Accompanying the poems are actual photographs taken during the Civil War. Three photographs really made see the horrible outcomes ...more
Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Grades 6-12
A combination of photographs, historical captions, and poetry communicate the chaos and tragedy of The Civil War. Poems are sometimes narrative and sometimes rhyming, and present perspectives of the war sometimes forgotten. The endnotes provide geographical information, a timeline, and notes on both the photographs and poems. Some photographs are disturbing.
Grades 6-12
A combination of photographs, historical captions, and poetry communicate the chaos and tragedy of The Civil War. Poems are sometimes narrative and sometimes rhyming, and present perspectives of the war sometimes forgotten. The endnotes provide geographical information, a timeline, and notes on both the photographs and poems. Some photographs are disturbing.
Not for kids! There are some gruesome Brady pictures in here, plus there was a poem with a verse about "stopping a bullet with my face" or something. Otherwise a great book, but for older kids. There are little synopsis next to the poems about the aspect of the Civil War they were writing about.
Roxanne Hsu Feldman
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This is serviceable as Civil War curricular supplemental material or even maybe for children who are fascinated with this historical event. There are altogether 11 short verses and a total of 32 pages illustrated with large-sized photographs and historical notes in tiny prints. A poet's explanation of each poem is appended. The notes are useful in that they explain how these voices are imagined and at the same time, I find the stylistic explanation unnecessary and limiting. It is interesting...more
Very nice blending of poetry and fact. Lewis does an excellent job with the different voices in each poem. A great addition to any Civil War Unit.
some of the photos...
i couldn't read a couple poems because the photos were so searing.
i couldn't read a couple poems because the photos were so searing.
Poingnant poems and real photos from Civil War. Excellent.
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J. Patrick Lewis is the current Children's Poet Laureate. He has written more than seventy children's books, including Once Upon a Tomb: Gravely Humorous Verses. J. Patrick Lewis lives in Ohio.
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