Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the
young adult book, Caves, Cannons, and
Crinolines, written by Beverly Stowe McClure, has been selected to receive
the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
This historical work of fiction is a literary treasure, and
a must-read for young history buffs. -
When fourteen year old Elizabeth's
older brothers go off to fight for the Confederate Army during the Civil War,
she decides she can no longer sit by and wait for the men to fix
everything. Determined to make a
difference, she disguises herself as a boy and sets out to enlist as a soldier. Guided by a naive, but genuine heart, and
armed with the best of intentions, Elizabeth
embarks upon an enlightening journey that will educate and inspire young
readers. Ms. McClure portrays the story
of Elizabeth
and her loving family with historical accuracy and honest emotions as one
family struggles to stay together while their nation is being torn apart.
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What an awesome book! I love historic fiction...
ReplyDeleteThank you for a lovely review. Lizzie's story is special to me for all the men, women, and children who faced a difficult time in America's history. I am honored to win this award.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Beverly. That's an amazing honour to receive; and from the write-up, well deserved.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda and Carrie. I appreciate your kind words.
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