Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia by. Why was gray used as the color of confederate uniforms. He wrote a rough script for an outdoor drama that tells the story of what was happening in randolph county in the 1860s while the civil war raged around it. Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to help repair the mill. Will is devoted to the confederacy, for which his father gave his life, and his uncle chose to stay out of the war and refused to fight, an act will views as cowardly. Shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley. In shades of blue and gray, editor steve berman offers readers tales of the supernatural ghost stories that range from the haunts of the battlefield to revenants on the long march home. Jan 01, 2008 i gave three stars for the authors valiant effort, research, and talent in writing shades of gray, a novel that is set during the civil war. Set in virginia during the volatile period of the civil war, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederatecavalry officer with a union spy as.
A novel of the civil war in virginia noble cause book 1 military heroes through history above and beyond book 2 military heroes through history liberty and destiny book 3 military heroes through history. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. However, little attention is brought to the wide spectrum of. I feel grateful for a writer like ruta sepetys who bravely tells the hard story of what happens to the innocent when world leaders and their minions choose hate and. Related questions and answers for themes in shades of gray. A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up.
Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Getting shot by your own is to be avoided, so the indigo that was in ample supply in the south would have to be ru. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. Breeden southern methodist university shades ofblue and gray.
Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. If you only buy one book in 2009, make it this one. Oct 03, 2017 the most realistic civil war novel was written three decades after it ended by an author who wasnt even alive when it occurred portrait of a civil war soldier group, circa 186165. Shades of gray, a superhero novel by jackie kessler and caitlin kittredge.
Unlike most novels from that era, it was a very fast read. Jessica jamess most popular book is shades of gray. Click here to see my page on family fiction a great site for christian fiction readers. This epic love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs. A website cosponsored by vanderbilt university libraries, middle tennessee state university walker library, and the mtsu center for historic preservation, with generous support from the tennessee civil war national heritage area. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war. In civil war tennessee in tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more.
While brief enough for the amateur historian to enjoy, this book is also suitable for scholars and features many valuable insights into the period. The gray wars concept lacks even the most basic strategic sense. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a. The nook book ebook of the shades of blue and gray. An introductory military history of the american civil war, shades of blue and gray places the 18611865 conflict within the broad context of evolving warfare.
Related questions and answers for characters in shades of gray. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle he considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at a. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. See all books authored by jeff mann, including best gay erotica 2011, and shades of blue and gray. If you are looking to do your own research, or read the full letters quoted and sourced in other books, this is an excellent buy. Like the book and movie 50 shades of grey, the gray wars concept grossly overexaggerates its own transgressions from the norm. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Viewing news footage or reading accounts of recent war protests might be a worthwhile activity in order to bring such conflicts into closer range. Emphasizing technology and its significant impact, hattaway includes valuable material on land and sea mines, minesweepers, hand grenades, automatic weapons, the confederate submarine. Set in virginia during the volatile period of the civil war, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederatecavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia.
His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. Shades of gray questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on shades of gray. While the pacifism in shades of gray took place during the civil war, every conflict has had its protesters and students might like to look at the role pacifism and antiwar protests have had in our history. Shades of gray is young adult historicalfiction about the aftermath american civil war. Grayback may also have been slang for confederate soldiers, even though outside the cavalry and officers corps most of the uniforms being worn were butternut, which is a yellowish brown that looks grayish from a distance and was much more easily available as a uniform dye color. Richard peck, newbery awardwinning author of a year down yonder between shades of gray is a story of astonishing force. Ghosts of the civil war edited by steve berman e book type. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. Jun 15, 2011 while the colors blue and gray are almost iconically associated with the opposing ground forces of the civil war, early in the conflict many regiments reporting for duty on either side were much more colorfully attired. Herman hattaways shades ofblue and gray is a concise, intelligent, and enjoyable overview of military affairs in the civil war. Civil war, is designed to help fourth and fifth grade students to gain a greater appreciation for literature through reading novels that integrate with the social studies curriculum the civil war is covered in many textbook series with focus on main events and timelines of the war. Winner of numerous awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as. Moreover, pictures of the civil war captured death in ways that few who were removed from the actual battlefields had ever seen.
May 06, 2016 10 nonfiction books about the civil war that will fascinate any history buff. At the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers a traitor because he refused to take part in the war. Unlike other civil war novels, this one was very light on war details and heavy on story development. Hattaways shades of blue and gray is an excellent introduction to the military history of the civil war. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. This is good book for those looking for an introduction to the military history of the civil war, with a brief overview of how the war fits into both american and european military development. Charles gray, our civil war claim to fame page 4 deer. It had all the necessary components of a tragic war story a family torn by war, an impossible love story, and death. Explore picture books about harriet tubman and a true story about a run away slave boy who joins the union army.
How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family. Shades of gray reeder novel, 1989 childrens historical novel by carolyn reeder. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. I cannot offer a literary comparison since i have not read margaret mitchells classic. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history. Start off your 5 week civil war adventure with 12 year old orphan will in the novel shades of gray and read some silly stories about brer rabbit.
The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. The blue and the gray, or, the civil war as seen by a boy. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Dec 27, 2010 from the context, allen is probably referring to lice.
Jessica james has 17 books on goodreads with 14238 ratings. Mar 20, 2008 the most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Deer islestonington historical society p o box 652 deer isle, me 04627. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic civil war love story that pits brother against brother. Emphasizing technology and its significant impact, hattaway includes valuable material on land and sea mines, minesweepers, hand grenades, automatic weapons, the confederate submarine, and balloons. Why did will feel like throwing out his button collection. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted, coped, and thrived during. Set against the backdrop of the civil war, this book is a little more political in nature, but it is definitely. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. A conjecture by fred adolphus, 29 january 2011 evidence that includes images, written accounts and extant artifacts leads to the conclusion that richmond depot jackets and caps were almost invariably made of cadet gray cloth during the last year of the war, and that the depot intentionally developed a cadet gray uniform for lees virginia army army of northern.
Soldiers blue and gray probably accomplishes this objective, but not in a convincing or satisfying manner. The awardwinning historical fiction novel shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Jessica james book, shades of gray, is a novel about the civil war in virginia, but it is more about the honor and dedication, beliefs and convictions of. The author covers all the major battles, campaigns, and. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Shades of grey, the eighteenth episode of the third season of stargate sg1. Herman hattaway unique to books on the civil war, this concise and informative introductory military history discusses how technological innovations changed the configuration of the battlefield and the very face of.
This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war. Jessica james is a topshelf author on cocktails and books. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Confederate captain alexander hunter wants nothing more than to put a stop to the slippery, fastriding yankee scout who has been reporting the maneuvers of hunters reconnaissance and resupply missions to the enemy union army. In indian territory the civil war is a story best told through shades of gray rather than black and white or heroes and villains.
Jul 24, 2009 a trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. More americans were killed during the years 18611865 than any other date in history. Charles gray, our civil war claim to fame page 4 winter doings. A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon.
More americans were killed during the years of the civil war 18611865 than any other date in history. Dec 22, 2015 5 things you didnt know about confederate gray ive lost count of how many times ive explained the oversimplified rule that during the civil war the confederates aka guys from the south, good guys, bad guys depending on your point of view wore gray and the union troops aka guys from the north, good guys, bad guys. In the 20th century, the ugliness of war hit home in its fullest as photography documented world war is desolation of europe, but the stripping away of war s mystique began with the civil war. Since neutrality appeared virtually impossible, the vast majority of territory residents chose a side, doing so for myriad reasons and not necessarily out of affection for either the union or the confederacy. Winner of numerous awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their cou. There was a divide among the states, among brothers, families, and friends. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys, paperback barnes. Aug 16, 2017 10 books about the civil war that should have been assigned reading in american schools.