A story of the civil war jamestowns american portraits apr 15, 2004 by laurie lawlor paperback. As he is captured he stays there a while until he gets a chance to go only if he switches sides. Wind on the river jamestowns american portraits by laurie lawlor book cover, description, publication history. Somebody asked me recently why i enjoy inspirational fiction so much as i am not. Wind on the river is about private john griffith allen. A story of the civil war jamestowns american portraits by laurie lawlor. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Laurie lawlor lawlor, laurie used books, rare books and new books. But as the kite soars, the wind picks up even more, and soon he and his grandma are. This story is about private john griffith allen, a young confederate soldier who is unable to read or write and likes to be called griff. A story of the civil war in 1863, fifteenyearold private allen of south carolina, captured at the battle of gettysburg, decides to switch his allegiance to the union. Whiskey river ranger the old west life of baz outl. Wind on the river jamestowns american portraits by laurie lawlor. A list of all laurie lawlor s series in reading order.
A story of the civil war jamestowns american portraits apr 15, 2004. Wind on the river by lawlor, laurie, mcgrawhill staff. Juvenile series and sequels midcontinent public library. His troops go to the battle of gettysburg and he lives and escapes to be captured as a p. Private john griffith allen is a 15yearold confederate soldier f. In an article appearing in the grand fork north dakota herald in 1992, author, jane kurtz wrote about the genesis of the addie series. Wind on the river by lawlor, laurie book condition. Books by author laurie lawlor at boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore page 1. Everyone except her grandmother, chimwala, leaves, and in the end all survive.
Private allen survives the battle of gettysburg in 1863 only to be captured by yankee soldiers and sent as a prisoner of war to the notorious death trap called point lookout. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. In 2001 new york, thirtysomething orphan anne gallaghers grandfather, eoin. He is a fifteen year old boy who wants to go to war to escape the harsh treatment of his home. Laurie lawlor s most popular book is rachel carson and her book that changed the world. Books by laurie lawlor author of rachel carson and her.
Wind on the river by laurie lawlor, hardcover barnes. Wind on the river reveals the comingofage experience of 15yearold private john griffith allen, a confederate soldier from south carolina. Bod winds up in the local graveyard and is raised by ghosts. A story of the civil war wind on the river reveals the comingofage experience of 15yearold private john griffith allen, a confederate soldier from south carolina. Laurie lawlor author of rachel carson and her book that.
A story of the civil war by laurie lawlor fictiondb. Laurie lawlor grew up in a family enamored with the theater. A story of the civil war jamestowns american portraits by laurie lawlor 20040415. Jamestowns american portraits series by laurie lawlor. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Laurie lawlor, author of addie across the prairie, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Six scientists who changed the world by laurie lawlor. Laurie lawlor books list of books by author laurie lawlor. Wind on the river a story of the civil war lawlor, laurie. A story of the civil war jamestowns american portraits at. Laurie lawlor s books have appeared on many notable lists, including the ala notable childrens books, the ala best books for young adults, and the ncsscbc. Wind on the river by laurie lawlor, 2000, jamestown publishers edition, in english. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Author of how to survive third grade, george on his own, wind on the river, addie across the prairie, addies dakota winter, gold in the hills, the biggest pest.
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