Hearts of Iron
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Jesse is a dreamer. At fourteen he's already thinking about his future, and the excitement of Navy life is calling him. Lucy is just the opposite. She can't imagine ever leaving her beloved mountainside community or saying good-bye to those she cares about. But despite their desires, these two best friends know that their futures have been decided for them. The year is 1820, and Jesse's parents expect him to continue in the family tradition of working...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416908501
ISBN13:9781416908500
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Margaret K. McElderry Books
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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Children's Children's Books Family Life Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical FictionCustomer Reviews
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A fine novel of change and acceptance emerges.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Ages 10-14 will find Hearts of Iron totally engrossing; from its lovely color art to the story of Jessie, a dreamer who wants to leave for adventure, and Lucy, who can't ever imagine leaving her mountain home. The two are best friends - and in 1920 the face many changes and different goals which place them at odds with family and each other. Can their very different perspectives find love nonetheless? A fine novel of change and acceptance emerges.
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