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The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777 (Dear America)
by
Kristiana Gregory (Goodreads Author)
Eleven-year-old Abigail Jane Stewart records the despair and hope of the difficult winter between 1777-1778--when she witnessed George Washington readying his young soldiers on the frozen fields of Valley Forge.
Hardcover, 176 pages
Published
September 1st 1996
by Scholastic Inc.
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I have recently been reading The Winter of Red Snow, by Robert Waguespack. Abigail Stewart is living in Valley Forge, Pennaylvania with her two sisters, baby brother, and parents. They clean general Washington"s shirts and have acutally met him and his wife! Unfortunately, it is a time of great tragedy and loss. Her family is doing all they can for the soldiers, but it's hard to help sombody who steals you sheep, hens, pigs, and even fences. They sneak into peoples barns to sleep and don't both...more
Feb 01, 2009
Jess
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Kristina Gregory captures the innocence of childhood and growing up during Amercia's Revolutionary War. America just gained it's independence from England, but the fighting hasn't ceased. The years are 1776-177, and winter is a brutal one. Abigail's story is one that will capture the heart and attention of young readers and adults alike who want to gain an understanding of what it was like to live in Valley Forge, PA during 1777.
Abigail and her family are just trying to get by when General Geor...more
Abigail and her family are just trying to get by when General Geor...more
Kristina Gregory captures the innocence of childhood and growing up during Amercia's Revolutionary War. America just gained it's independence from England, but the fighting hasn't ceased. The years are 1776-177, and winter is a brutal one. Abigail's story is one that will capture the heart and attention of young readers and adults alike who want to gain an understanding of what it was like to live in Valley Forge, PA during 1777.
Abigail and her family are just trying to get by when General Geor...more
Abigail and her family are just trying to get by when General Geor...more
My 3rd Dear America book.
I will say I liked this better than the SC Civil War story. Perhaps it was b'c it is set in Valley Forge, which is very close to where I live. It is someplace I have visited frequently. Perhaps it is b'c I have a large interest in colonial life. Either way I felt that this was a great story for children who are interested in learning about how people lived before the Revolutionary War. How did the soldiers survive that terrible winter of 77/78? How did they become a mil...more
I will say I liked this better than the SC Civil War story. Perhaps it was b'c it is set in Valley Forge, which is very close to where I live. It is someplace I have visited frequently. Perhaps it is b'c I have a large interest in colonial life. Either way I felt that this was a great story for children who are interested in learning about how people lived before the Revolutionary War. How did the soldiers survive that terrible winter of 77/78? How did they become a mil...more
This book is historical fiction and it would be good for intermediate readers. This book is the diary of a young girl growing up in the middle of the revolutionary war. It’s a somewhat dry book, there’s not much to it. I remember reading it for the first time, probably in 6th grade, not really enjoying it, and reading through it again I still didn’t really enjoy it. It’s not a bad book, but not all that fascinating. Kids could learn a lot from it, but only if they read it. I like to encourage ch...more
This story is about eleven year old,Abigail Jane Stewart. She and her two sisters, baby brother and parents live in Valley Forge, PA. circa 1777. She keeps a journal of the events that unfold when General George Washington tries to form his Continental Army near her home. Her family and the surrounding neighbor's lives become consumed in assisting the general and the army through a tough winter. Though the book is fictional it revolves around real people and real events. This book surprised me....more
A part of the Dear America series, this particular book focuses on the Revolutionary War as seen through the eyes of eleven year old Abigail. The entries describe the grim realities of the war that freed us from England's rule. These books are a wonderful way for students to learn more about these specific times in American history. The writers' stories make past events come alive for the readers and help instill a greater appreciation for our predecessors. Also included at the back of each book...more
The Scholastic Dear America series is a wonderful way to lightly introduce people of all ages to historical and quasi-historical diarists and this style of writing both for their reading enjoyment and to encourage them to start or re-discover personal journaling.
AND these editions make excellent uniform bases for an ALTERED BOOK JOURNAL SET when you are finished reading them, about $1 at the local co-op, tons of titles, 19x14cm, about 175 pages each, smooth hard covers in lots of different colo...more
AND these editions make excellent uniform bases for an ALTERED BOOK JOURNAL SET when you are finished reading them, about $1 at the local co-op, tons of titles, 19x14cm, about 175 pages each, smooth hard covers in lots of different colo...more
As a kid I loved reading the Dear America diaries although I only read a few of them back then. I have recently found myself interested in them again (of course after I gave away all of mine and when the majority of them are still out of print!). However, as of 2010, Scholastic has begun to reprint many of the books as well as release new ones.
The Winter of Red Snow was my second read in this series (however it is the first I am reviewing at this time). I have to admit that I never spent much ti...more
The Winter of Red Snow was my second read in this series (however it is the first I am reviewing at this time). I have to admit that I never spent much ti...more
I thought this book was alright. But it was a little sad. The girl's name was Abigale and she got to meet Mr. and Mrs. Washington! Abigail made a shirt and a coat for soldeirs on the good side. Her big sister Elisabeth made a coat for a guy that she liked and he put it on Azar a dog! The diary descriped the dog perfectly. But the soldeirs didn't have any shoes or socks most of them so when they stepped and made a footprint it had blood in it. Then Abigail saw a man that died from a doctor trying...more
the plot in this book is that a girl named Abigail Jane. And this is her diary its about her living through the revolutaionary war. And how it is affecting her and what it's like. To be right next to were the war and drama is going on.
i can connect to this book becuase i would want to write everthing. That i saw and that i knew was going on right by my home. I would be scared but i would know that one day this dariy. Would be a great understanding of the war.
i gave this book 2 out of 5 stars b...more
i can connect to this book becuase i would want to write everthing. That i saw and that i knew was going on right by my home. I would be scared but i would know that one day this dariy. Would be a great understanding of the war.
i gave this book 2 out of 5 stars b...more
Hands down the coolest thing about this book is the built in ribbon bookmark. Red snow refers to blood. Anything else about this book I completely forgot.
The Winter of Red Snow is my third Dear America novel to read, and it is probably my least favorite. The Revolutionary War is not one of my favorite time periods to read about. The book is set in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the heroine's mother does George Washington's laundry while he's there. Readers learn a little about the hardships endured by just about everyone. Abigail and her older sister have opportunities to help the soldiers--sewing shirts, sewing coats, etc. And the father is a c...more
I really enjoyed reading this book. The book starts off with a young girl, named Abigail Jane Stwert, who just got a new baby brother. There's three daughters, and only one son. All of the other son's they had wouldn't last through the winter time. This baby was born in the winter time though, so they were scared that he might not make it. The book also talks about the soldiers comming back to town, and what it was like for them. The times were tough back then. The Stwert family was helping out...more
Great book while we're studying the Revolutionary War. It has a great idea, through Abigail's thoughts of what it was like to live without television, and help make soap and dinner. It also gave an good idea of what the unfortunate sights of war would have been. She witnessed hangings and drumming outs. Some of the families suffered loss. While it had some seriously sad issues to deal with, so you may want to think twice about some younger kids...but my 7 and 12 year old were able to grasp the g...more
A eleven year old girl that lives in valley forge with her family and has to deal with the winter. She meets the solders, George washington, and Mrs. Washington. She did the laundry of the Washington's and she had a younger brother. He is the first of lots of brothers that survived their first winter
I would recommend this book to people who like history and like to learn new things and how it was back then. I really liked this book because i like to learn about United states history about the re...more
I would recommend this book to people who like history and like to learn new things and how it was back then. I really liked this book because i like to learn about United states history about the re...more
The Winter of Red Snow (Valley Forge) / 0-590-22653-3
Like almost all of the Dear America books, there's a wealth of fascinating history here, from the big picture look at the American army during the winter of 1777 to the day-to-day life details, like cleaning a chimney by lowering a flapping rooster down it! As is typical for the Dear America books, the author presents a balanced view of a complicated situation: although the narrator and her family are avidly patriotic, they do not fail to noti...more
Like almost all of the Dear America books, there's a wealth of fascinating history here, from the big picture look at the American army during the winter of 1777 to the day-to-day life details, like cleaning a chimney by lowering a flapping rooster down it! As is typical for the Dear America books, the author presents a balanced view of a complicated situation: although the narrator and her family are avidly patriotic, they do not fail to noti...more
Abigail Jane Stewart, called Abby by her family and friends, is eleven years old and living in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania when the American army arrives there in December 1777. Abby is mostly worried about her mother and her new baby brother, because five of her brothers died in infancy and she is afraid for this new baby. She thinks war is an adventure and doesn’t understand how serious it is.
However, when Abby, her mother, and her two sisters get a job doing laundry for General Washington, Abb...more
However, when Abby, her mother, and her two sisters get a job doing laundry for General Washington, Abb...more
I wish every elementary school child could read this and get the sense
of our fight for Independence. It makes so clear the different tasks
and roles performed by both sexes. This book made me feel as though
I could reach out and touch George and Martha Washington. Friends from
Chester County stop in to visit with Martha as she uses light from the
window for knitting. This county as we all know was an important one in
Pennsylvania in the fight for Independence.
of our fight for Independence. It makes so clear the different tasks
and roles performed by both sexes. This book made me feel as though
I could reach out and touch George and Martha Washington. Friends from
Chester County stop in to visit with Martha as she uses light from the
window for knitting. This county as we all know was an important one in
Pennsylvania in the fight for Independence.
This was a really touching story that, I believe, portrayed the real atmosphere of the American Revolution. Abigail, an 11 year old girl, learns the virtue of sacrifice, and in the midst of the pain and suffering of Valley Forge tries to add a little bit of comfort to those around her, along with Martha Washington. It is one of my favorites in the Dear America series so far, and I was glad to find out that "Abigail" had a second diary!
I am going to reccomend this book to everyone. It could even be for boys. What makes this book function for everyone is that for boys it involves war and Genral George Washington. For girls it involves diarys and how they parented and how their life was like. Maybe, if you love realistic fiction you would love the Dear America books. I believe if you really love diary books and war this is the book for you.
I found this quite interesting, though not riveting. There were many fascinating tidbits of life as it was then--herbs used, ways they saved money, etc., as well as seeing mostly sad glimpses of army life. The main character is quite good--she is sometimes ornery, as most little girls can be, but usually repents of it later. Her sister's story of making a coat for an officer was quite funny/interesting. And I enjoyed seeing parts of George and Martha Washington's life. The end-notes were helpful...more
Nov 10, 2012
Jennifer Wardrip
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Reviewed by Monica Sheffo for TeensReadToo.com
Abigail is a young girl living in Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. She and her family are enduring great struggles during this hard time, between the birth of a new baby to the battles seemingly taking place right outside their doorstep.
She must get used to the idea that sides must be chosen, loyalties will be tested, and the true reason of what it means to be an American will be realized.
Smart and honest, this story is the perfect read for...more
Abigail is a young girl living in Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. She and her family are enduring great struggles during this hard time, between the birth of a new baby to the battles seemingly taking place right outside their doorstep.
She must get used to the idea that sides must be chosen, loyalties will be tested, and the true reason of what it means to be an American will be realized.
Smart and honest, this story is the perfect read for...more
Growing up, along with the American Girl series, these books inspired my love of historical fiction. This particular book has stuck with me, especially the imagery of seeing boys march in their own clothes, with bloodied rags for shoes, in the snow. These books are absolutely wonderful and should be read by any little girl in elementary school.
An account of the winter in which the Revolutionary Army spent the winter at Valley Forge told from the perspective of a young girl. Five of Hearts didn't take to the story at all but I found the details of life during the Revolutionary War interesting. The book included some details about George and Martha Washington that were intriguing.
I love how these books can teach things in history in a way that makes you imagine you are there experiencing it,seeing what is happening around you. This can help reader relate and care for people and events in the past and understand what life was like then. This can help spark interest in learning history in a more personal way.
3 1/2 stars. Interesting book from the point of view of an 11-year-old girl living near Valley Forge, a winter army encampment of Gen. Washington's army. A reader would get a good sense of historical time and place, but the diary format (Dear America) has a tendency to produce a choppy narrative--at least it does here.
This is another book from the Dear America series that I think definitely has a place on a classroom bookshelf. This one is about a young girl growing up in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War. Abigail's age makes her story more relatable for students, despite the fact that the book is set in 1777.
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Feb 09, 2012 10:29pm