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Title: Kathie's Soldiers
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Kathie's Soldiers" by Amanda M. Douglas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Kathie Alston, who, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, grapples with themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and moral courage as those around her prepare for the realities of war. The narrative provides a keen glimpse into the familial and societal expectations of the time as characters like Uncle Robert and young Robert Alston contemplate enlistment while Kathie takes on responsibilities at home. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively conversation among young characters, highlighting the naive yet enthusiastic thoughts of Robert Alston regarding the draft and the responsibilities of serving one's country. As the draft looms closer, the complex emotions about enlistment and duty come to the forefront, particularly for Uncle Robert, who is considered a potential soldier. The conversations touch on the nature of bravery, patriotism, and individual responsibility, setting a foundation for the tumultuous events that are likely to unfold as the story progresses. As Kathie navigates her personal life, the opening chapters hint at her deepening understanding of sacrifice and duty against the backdrop of a war that affects them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916
EBook No.: 40525
Published: Aug 18, 2012
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: War -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kathie's Soldiers
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Kathie's Soldiers" by Amanda M. Douglas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Kathie Alston, who, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, grapples with themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and moral courage as those around her prepare for the realities of war. The narrative provides a keen glimpse into the familial and societal expectations of the time as characters like Uncle Robert and young Robert Alston contemplate enlistment while Kathie takes on responsibilities at home. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively conversation among young characters, highlighting the naive yet enthusiastic thoughts of Robert Alston regarding the draft and the responsibilities of serving one's country. As the draft looms closer, the complex emotions about enlistment and duty come to the forefront, particularly for Uncle Robert, who is considered a potential soldier. The conversations touch on the nature of bravery, patriotism, and individual responsibility, setting a foundation for the tumultuous events that are likely to unfold as the story progresses. As Kathie navigates her personal life, the opening chapters hint at her deepening understanding of sacrifice and duty against the backdrop of a war that affects them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916
EBook No.: 40525
Published: Aug 18, 2012
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: War -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.