The 1990 film civil war diary was based on the novel across five aprils. Across five aprils by irene hunt, chapters 12 vocabulary. I decreed that wed finish it as an audio book so i could explain its many virtues. This acclaimed story of world war ii is rich in suspense, characterization, plot, and spiritual truth. The protagonist of across five aprils is jethro creighton, a young boy growing up in the shadow of the tumultuous. She is a tired woman who favors jethro most of all. Out in the field, jethro and his mom, ellen, are hanging out planting potatoes. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Hunt was born in southern illinois and has received degrees from the university of illinois and the university of. It is an april morning in 1861 in southern illinois. Follett award and the clara ingram judson memorial award.
Across five aprils was required reading in 6th grade and it was as if the teachers were saying lifes a bitch, get used to it. Jethro creighton, the main character, was irene hunts real grandfather. A summary of chapters 12 in irene hunts across five aprils. Guy wortman lashed out a whip across jethros horses scaring them. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes across five aprils study guide has everything you need to. No promises in the wind audiobook listen instantly. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Across five aprils is a coming of age novel written by irene hunt that takes place during the civil war years.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. Word on the dusty street is that war will be crashing the party any day now. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jethro sees his sister jenny saying goodbye to shad, the young schoolteacher, who is leaving for newton. Across five aprilsis the story of the creightons, a farm family from southern illinois that struggles to survive the upheaval of the civil war years. Hunt suggests that neither side, the north or the south, is entirely right or entirely wrong. Hunt was born in southern illinois and received degrees from the university of illinois and the university of colorado. One day, federal registrars visit the creightons home to search for eb. Across five aprils by irene hunt chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Her first novel, across five aprils, was a newberry award nominee and received a lewis carroll shelf award. The family soon moved to newton, illinois, but franklin died when hunt was only seven, and the family moved again to be close to hunts grandparents. Take one civil war drama, add a heap of family conflict, and mix vigorously with an abundance of death and tension in the community. Her second novel, up a road slowly, was awarded the newberry medal in 1966. This compelling classic of a boys coming of age during the civil war is based on stories the authors grandfather told her about his own life.
As the war rages, jethro does whatever he can to learn about the fates. I have a hard time reading and am always looking for an audio book, this was awesome i could really listen and learn all the way through. Please use the following links to guide you through your newspaper assignment. This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of across five aprils. Hunt was close to her grandfather who told her stories from his youth, which she incorporated into across five aprils. The story spans the entire civil war, five aprils from 1861 to 1865. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks. Gradually, throughout the rest of the novel, the reader learns the details of how and. Across five aprils across five aprils audiobook, by irene hunt. The story takes place over the five aprils of the civil war. Follett award in 1964, and the lewis carroll shelf award in 1966. The first edition of the novel was published in 1964, and was written by irene hunt. There are two bands with the name across five aprils. Every element of occupied holland is united in a story of courage and hope.
We thought this book felt a little long, but it had a lot of great history in it. In this lesson, we will discuss chapter one of the novel across five aprils. Across five aprilswas also named runnerup for the 1965 newbery medal. Hes by far the most educated guy around, and is wise beyond his years. The quiz will ask you to identify the protagonist of the novel, as well as several other. Across five aprils is often considered the first novel of the young adult genre. Across five aprils by irene hunt overdrive rakuten.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of across five aprils and what it. A visit from cousin wilse confirms the tension throughout the country and starts a small family rumble over which side is right. A vocabulary list featuring across five aprils by irene hunt, chapters 12. The only certainty is that war is destructive and results in bloodshed. Business publishing industry library and information science. Across five aprils by irene hunt is a novel that incorporates too much detail and is ignorant at the development of the plot.
Study 21 terms across five aprils chapters flashcards. They released a demo tape and a split 7 with goodbye blue monday. Hunts first novel, across five aprils, was published in 1964. The battles are so intensely fought that matt and jenny choose not to read some of the details of it to ellen. This book has been making the rounds at library circulation desks since 1965, which is also when it picked up the only newbery honor given. This lesson will provide an overview of the book as well as a timeline of events. As he comes of age, the war impacts his family in ways he never could have imagined. Tom stechschultes homespun narration brings out the spirit and courage of a boy who shoulders a tremendous load and becomes a young man in the process. Irene hunt was the author of many distinguished books for young readers. For the creightons, the war lures two sons to the union army and one to the confederacy, leaving tenyearold jethro to care for the family farm. Terry bregy provides a reliable, low key narration of the descriptive text. Tom stechschultes homespun narration brings out the spirit and courage of a boy who shoulders a tremendous loadand becomes a young man in the process.
It stars todd duffey as jethro and hollis mccarthy as jenny. Jethro creighton, the main character, is nine years old when the story begins, and his sister jenny is fourteen. This recorded version is very good, but it is not great. Back and next buttons can guide you through all the sections or you can choose to jump from section to section using the links below or the links at. Cassettes and case are sturdy and well marked, with simple, but effective cover art. Southern illinois is a place of mixed emotions as the american civil war erupts. Free download or read online across five aprils pdf epub book. Recorded books audiobook of across five aprils march 2002, p. Although i praise its vivid descriptions of characters and as well as the setting, the book does not emphasize enough on the actual story. Listen to across five aprils audiobook by irene hunt, narrated by terry bregy. Across five aprils by irene hunt author terry bregy narrator. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Written by irene hunt, audiobook narrated by terry bregy. Across five aprils is one of the best civil war books written for readers of any age.
We open up to jethro creighton working on the family farm in southern illinois with his mother, ellen. In chronicle of a death foretold, an unnamed journalist tells about a murder that happened in his hometown in colombia twentyseven years before. In addition, hunts work the everlasting hills received the parentschoice award in 1985. My children and i enjoyed this book down to and including my 7 year old daughter. Read the first chapter of across five aprils for free. Across five aprils,was named a newbery honor book in 1965, received the charles w. Across five aprils is a powerful classic from newbery medalwinning author irene hunt. Irene hunt is the author of many distinguished books for young people. If you could sum up across five aprils in three words, what would they be. Jan 08, 2002 introduction this study guide across five aprils is a novel by irene hunt, set in the civil war era. To ask other readers questions about across five aprils, please sign up.
I remember this as eloquently rendered and highminded, gutwrenching drama when i read it way back then. Lincoln respond to jethros letter in across five aprils by irene hunt, in chap. Chapter 1 of across five aprils introduces the reader to the creighton family. As a listener, i have never been moved by the story as i was as a reader. From the newbery awardwinning author of across five aprils and up a road slowly comes a tale of a brave young mans struggle to find his own strength during the great depression. Ellen creighton is out with her son jethro planting potatoes on the family farm. Shad makes his way over to where jethro and his mother are working to catch up real quick before he leaves. Some of the published credits of irene hunt include across five aprils unabridged, up a road slowly. The book received a number of awards, including the charles w. Across five aprils 2002 read online free book by irene. Across five aprils takes place on the farm of the creighton family in. Free across five aprils worksheets and literature unit for. Define 20 words from chapter 7 define 20 words from chapter 8 define 25 words from chapter 9. Across five aprils music, videos, stats, and photos.
After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Jethro creighton lives on a farm in southern illinois when the civil war begins. Across five aprils by irene hunt is a bittersweet book that reminds you that war is never tied up with a tidy bow. The victim, a young man named santiago nasar, left his house at 6. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. In this chapter, we are introduced to the setting and the major. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Across five aprils chapters test by live learn love tpt. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Hunts subsequent novel, up a road slowly, won the newbery medal in 1967. Two of his brothers went to fight for the north and one for the south. For the creightons, the war lures two sons to the union army and one to the. Even so, i have gone back to the recorded version several times. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Listen to across five aprils audiobook by irene hunt.
Learn more about across five aprils in the salt lake city public library digital collection. The protagonist of across five aprils is jethro creighton, a young boy growing up in the shadow of the tumultuous days of the american civil war. For instance, in one chapter, jethros mother falls ill because of caffeine addiction. Three of jethros siblings died from childrens paralysis the year jethro was born, but jethro managed to escape the disease. An unabridged audio cd recording of across five aprils was released by audio bookshelf in 2002. She is a tired, little woman who has given birth to twelve children and endured various hardships in her life. Ellen has had twelve children, four of whom have died. Some townspeople cant forgive the creightons for having a rebel sonand theyre willing to use violence to make their feelings known. Shadrach yale is a bit of an outlier in across five aprils. Please click on the literary analysis category you wish to be displayed. Hunt was born in southern illinois and received degrees from the university of illinois and the. Her first novel, across five aprils, was a newberry honor book and received a lewis carroll shelf award. Around the world in 80 days chapter 6 audiobook duration.
Albert john pucci young jethro creighton grows from a boy to a man when he is left to take care of the family farm in illinois during the difficult years of the civil war. Some live recordings from a house show in 1997 and practice tapes are also floating around. When his father suffers a heart attack, the task of running the family farm falls on young jethros shoulders. One day, jethro says to his mother, somehow i dont have the heart for things that used to set. Across five aprils 2002 read online free book by irene hunt.