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Annie, Between the States
Annie Sinclair's Virginia home is in the battle path of the Civil War. Her brothers, Laurence and Jamie, fight to defend the South, while Annie and her mother tend to wounded soldiers. When she develops a romantic connection with a Union Army lieutenant, Annie's view of the war broadens. Then an accusation calls her loyalty into question. A nation and a heart divided force...more
Paperback, 499 pages
Published
January 3rd 2006
by Katherine Tegen Books
(first published October 26th 2004)
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This book was excellently done. I was actually very surprised at the quality of the work; Elliott drew from real people and events as she created the fictional character Annie which gave it the 'this really happened' feel. Elliot also did an excellent job analyzing the cause of the war (the southern states' Constitutional rights being violated) instead of focusing on the slavery issue (which was really dragged into the war only after Lincoln saw that it was unavoidable not to do so). This book w...more
This book had a lot going against it (as far as my preferences are concerned), so this may not be a fair review. I don't love historical fiction. I have a great appreciate for concise literature. I don't love to read young adult stuff. And I hate war. So four knocks against it before I even started reading. But the book club selects, and therefore I read.
For historical young adult fiction in the 400+ page range, this is okay. I'd have probably liked, but not loved, it had a read it as a 13 year...more
For historical young adult fiction in the 400+ page range, this is okay. I'd have probably liked, but not loved, it had a read it as a 13 year...more
This isn't your grandfather's Civil War.
Annie Between the States isn't the Union/Confederate soldier, my side's right, I'm going to kill the rest of you kind of book. Rather than bore us to death with the same story line that, in my opinion, has been overused, overappreciated, and unrefined in the past, Annie, Between the States comes from behind the eyes of an average teenage girl from that time. She doesn't sneak into battle to save a loved one, nor does she do any amazing medical work that re...more
Annie Between the States isn't the Union/Confederate soldier, my side's right, I'm going to kill the rest of you kind of book. Rather than bore us to death with the same story line that, in my opinion, has been overused, overappreciated, and unrefined in the past, Annie, Between the States comes from behind the eyes of an average teenage girl from that time. She doesn't sneak into battle to save a loved one, nor does she do any amazing medical work that re...more
Annie, Between the States Review
My book for English was Annie, Between the States. It is written by L. M. Elliott. The genre of this book is historical fiction. This book takes place during the Civil War and the story starts on July 21, 1861. Inside the book, you won’t just find a love story, but also loss, betrayal, and drama. Ann Sinclair and her family were a Confederate family. They lived in Virginia. Annie’s life was filled with adventure and tension. Annie has a mother, Miriam, and two br...more
My book for English was Annie, Between the States. It is written by L. M. Elliott. The genre of this book is historical fiction. This book takes place during the Civil War and the story starts on July 21, 1861. Inside the book, you won’t just find a love story, but also loss, betrayal, and drama. Ann Sinclair and her family were a Confederate family. They lived in Virginia. Annie’s life was filled with adventure and tension. Annie has a mother, Miriam, and two br...more
Annie, Between the States is a riveting tale of a young Southern girl who lives through the pain and horrors of the Civil War. Raised with her two brothers by a gentle, lady-like mother, Annie grows up amid the adventure and intrigue surrounding General Jeb Stuart, a flashy confederate general, and Mosby, a guerrilla fighter. Caught up in a crush on Jeb, Annie doesn't expect or welcome the attentions of Thomas Walker, an intelligent but infuriating Union soldier.
Although Annie idolizes the Conf...more
Although Annie idolizes the Conf...more
With a high three I really liked this book. I've never heard the Civil War told from a Southerner's position. This book showed that the North was not comprised purely of noble abolitionists or the South of cruel slaveowners. The war wasn't even about slavery. There were honorable and cruel men on both sides of the battlefield. This story told of a family living near the border between North and South and who are consequently caught in the line of fire throughout the war.
I really like how this b...more
I really like how this b...more
In Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Annie Sinclair's life changes as the Civil War overtakes her home. Loyal to her beloved state, Annie never doubts her Confederate loyalties until she begins to fall in love with a young Union lieutenant.
I don't make any effort to hide the fact that I absolutely loathe the Civil War. Maybe it's because I spent most of my childhood and teenage years in Richmond, Virginia, where discussion of the Civil War was akin to starting a heated political discussion in which...more
I don't make any effort to hide the fact that I absolutely loathe the Civil War. Maybe it's because I spent most of my childhood and teenage years in Richmond, Virginia, where discussion of the Civil War was akin to starting a heated political discussion in which...more
Things I love: historical fiction! young adult novels! romance despite opposition!
Using that equation, this book should have been solid-gold, A+, good-times-for-all reading.
It was not.
This book suffered from being the love child of a text-book. While all the historical facts were there (and explained in patient, dry-routed tones of reverence), the characters themselves were never brought to life. If you were to remove all the narration covering battle outcomes and troop movements and descript...more
Using that equation, this book should have been solid-gold, A+, good-times-for-all reading.
It was not.
This book suffered from being the love child of a text-book. While all the historical facts were there (and explained in patient, dry-routed tones of reverence), the characters themselves were never brought to life. If you were to remove all the narration covering battle outcomes and troop movements and descript...more
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Annie, Between the States is about a young Virginian girl whose world is interrupted and turned upside down by the war raging between the states. All the normality of her life vanishes when fighting soldiers invade her family’s home. Due to the brutality of the injuries, she finds herself aiding the wounded. At first she is appalled at what she sees, but as she tends to the injured she begins to see the human faces of those she o...more
Annie, Between the States is about a young Virginian girl whose world is interrupted and turned upside down by the war raging between the states. All the normality of her life vanishes when fighting soldiers invade her family’s home. Due to the brutality of the injuries, she finds herself aiding the wounded. At first she is appalled at what she sees, but as she tends to the injured she begins to see the human faces of those she o...more
My interest reading this book waxed and waned. It wasn't one I couldn't put down. I did enjoy the excellent mix of fiction and history. Annie is a strong heroine, who grows and changes greatly over the course of the war. She must care for her family and herself when death and destruction is all around her. I found myself skimming a lot of the war descriptions, especially when I found it didn't directly relate to the action going on in the main story line. I really liked the relationships that An...more
With war come many casualties. Whether they are actual deaths, or just an end in some way, the casualties are unavoidable. This is proven to Annie Sinclair, a half-Irish Virginian girl during the Civil War. The theme of this book, along with the characters and setting make for a fascinating read. L.M. Elliot’s Annie between States draws the reader into a Civil War world unknown to many.
First of all, the theme of this book really gives the reader something to think about. With the war comes conf...more
First of all, the theme of this book really gives the reader something to think about. With the war comes conf...more
This is an absolute must read for anyone who loves historical fiction! It's a fast-paced read, and picks up right from chapter 1. I love how the author used actual historical figures and events, and even referenced them in the back of her book.
The main character, Annie, is a Virginian, and right in the middle of most of the battles that took place. Her brothers fight for the Confederacy, but she falls in love with a Union officer. The story really picks up at the realization of this.
I love how...more
The main character, Annie, is a Virginian, and right in the middle of most of the battles that took place. Her brothers fight for the Confederacy, but she falls in love with a Union officer. The story really picks up at the realization of this.
I love how...more
So I was in a Civil War mood after school, and decided to read this book. I loved it back when I read it in 6th grade, and I love it now as well. Annie is such a great character. Usually history classes make it seem like the South were the bad guys. But this book, (and a debate we did in class), opened my eyes to the South's side of the story. They were only protecting their interests and way of life. Annie made me sympathetic to the South's cause. What she decided to do was only because she wan...more
Aug 30, 2007
Debbie
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3 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
oldbooks-historicalfiction
The main character is a teenage girl living in Northern Virgina during the Civil War. The first thing I liked about this book was that she kept mentioning places I read/hear about every day, even though I'm in Maryland: Manassas, Falls Church, Alexandria, Warrenton, etc. I don't know why I get such enjoyment from coming across places I know in books. Maybe I feel like it makes a connection between the author and me.
This is a coming-of-age story of a girl living with war literally in her backyard...more
This is a coming-of-age story of a girl living with war literally in her backyard...more
This story is 457 pages long. It could have been 400 or less. It's well written and great for historical fiction lovers. However, there are drawbacks.
I love historical fiction. But I hate military fiction. The author tries to combine both in this book. It's a great attempt. In my experience, people who like historical fiction do not like military fiction. I didn't like having to read about generals and their battle movements. So I ended up skipping large sections of writing and didn't feel like...more
I love historical fiction. But I hate military fiction. The author tries to combine both in this book. It's a great attempt. In my experience, people who like historical fiction do not like military fiction. I didn't like having to read about generals and their battle movements. So I ended up skipping large sections of writing and didn't feel like...more
I can't say enough good things about this book. engaging and wonderfully written- I couldn't put it down-even the second time around. I liked that Annie's character painted a more realistic view of the war. She wasn't a die-hard Unionist or Rebel. She simply wanted to save her home and family. Sadly, a lot of the characters go through unfortunate changes throughout the novel. Annie herself in the beginning is basically your stereotypical Southern Belle and then grows into the head of the family...more
I read Mrs. Elliot's "Under a War-Torn Sky" before I read this book and fell in love with her writing. When I saw this book on the clearance rack at my thrift bookstore I almost fell over with excitement.
This was a really good book. I could relate to Annie and was really impressed by her courage and the life-like way she was portrayed. Her brothers also lived up to their characterization. Bonus: the book is really long and has a very fetching cover.
This was a really good book. I could relate to Annie and was really impressed by her courage and the life-like way she was portrayed. Her brothers also lived up to their characterization. Bonus: the book is really long and has a very fetching cover.
This book is about a girl who lived during the civil war. She struggles with which side she supports. She has a brother in the war, who is lead by one of the most famous leaders of the south. This book also has a wonderful story and it shows how the women of that time helped the war even though they could not fight in it. This is an awsome book and it is one of my favorites. If you choose to read it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it also.
Historical fiction perched on a pinnacle. The civil war from a southerner's perspective shows aspects of that horrific period of U. S. history that I had forgotten or had not previously thought of. The characters are engaging--both real and fictional. Ms. Elliott meticulously researched this book and at the end she does what I wish every author would do. She tells you what is real and what isn't.
Mar 18, 2011
Maddie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Historical fiction buffs.
Shelves:
young-adult
An interesting take on a fascinating period in history. I finished it with a far greater understanding of the conflict between the states, as well as a good review of the historical facts themselves. The book was quite long, and the story dragged at times, however. I think it would have been stronger if cut more ruthlessly. All in all, though, an interesting read.
I really like this book! It was an easy read and I found myself learning a lot following the story of Annie as her home was caught in the middle of battles over and over again. Both the North and the South point of views were covered. I didn't really know very much about the Civil War but this book showed me that it was so much more than slavery. I learned a lot.
Annie, Between the States is a well-written, enjoyable historical novel...but it's really nothing special. The characters, story, and details all feel a bit lackluster, and it runs slightly long. Lovers of "young adult" literature, or Civil War buffs, will find plenty to love about this book, but others may do better to read something else.
Loved this book. It made me want to read more about the civil war. It was in a large part written from a perspective that I hadn't considered before, and i a learned a lot about the South I hadn't realized. It's not a literary masterpiece, but very entertaining and informative - with a lovely section at the back detailing how much is true.
A young adult novel based on the life of a young woman durring the civil war. Living in Virginia, many battles were literally fought in her back yard. This book made the civil war come alive for me more than anything else I had read. (Scarlet O'Hara is too involved in herself to notice the war going on around her.) I'm very glad to have read it.
I really enjoyed this book: it feels like exactly the historical fiction I've always wished someone would write. I appreciated how the author did not portray either the North or the South as perfect, but showed that both had good and bad people. It is very long (457 pages), but I really enjoy long books. A great historical fiction!
Annie lives right in the midst of a lot of Civil War conflict and is compellled to take risks to protect her family. A coming of age story mixed with Civil War history combined with a bit of romance. I enjoyed the story even though I was a bit impatient for the hero to come back in the story and win Annie's heart!
This is one of my all-time favorite books! I like it better than all the Twilight books and even a few of the Harry Potter books. It is so descriptive and historical fiction so you I actually found that I learned a ton. This book is a much read for those who like complex literature and a rich plot.
Aug 05, 2011
Dotty
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Prachi
Shelves:
2011-2012-school-year,
historical-fiction
Loved this book. It led to several late nights of reading. Historical Fiction is a favorite and this author did a great job of exploring the humanity shared by the North and the South. Lovely touch of romance, moments of adventure, a few tears. Enlightening historical end notes by the author. All in all a great read!
Annie Sinclair lives in Virginia during the Civil War and is slowly starting to see the hypocrisy of slavery.
Interesting read, as the history (i.e. battles & daily life) were accurate. I had no idea that the majority of major battles were fought in Va. and the effect it had on the families there.
Interesting read, as the history (i.e. battles & daily life) were accurate. I had no idea that the majority of major battles were fought in Va. and the effect it had on the families there.
Oooh! I really liked this one. Annie is a caring and believable heroine and you genuinely feel for her. Having witnessed her first battle at Manassas at only 15, Annie is childish and overwhelmed... Throughout the book (and throughout her blunders) and the following war experiences, I could see Annie grow up.
I am a romantic at heart, so... my favorite was just the romaticism of the time period. Big petticoats, woman with ivory and lace fans, young gentleman officers in their dashing uniforms wi...more
I am a romantic at heart, so... my favorite was just the romaticism of the time period. Big petticoats, woman with ivory and lace fans, young gentleman officers in their dashing uniforms wi...more
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L. M. Elliott is author of the young adult (YA) historical novels: Under a War-torn Sky, a Notable Book in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC), a Jefferson Cup Honor Book, winner of Border’s Original Voices Award for YA Literature, and a finalist for the Iowa, PA, SC, and MD state teen literature awards; Annie, Between the States, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, IRA Teachers’ choice, and VA...more
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