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Across the Lines

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My school required me to read this book as I went from sixth to seventh grade. I must admit, at first, I was very confused. The story line moved so quickly, and books about wars tend to be confusing. But as a sank deeper into the story, it became more rapid and expressive with each page I turned. It got to the point where I couldn't put it down. If you plan to read this by your own will, you ought to be careful. You should be an experienced reader, and maybe have a thesaurus nearby. Other than that, an exeptional book.

Inside the chimney parlor Simon concentrated on bracing himself against the sooty bricks " He won't find me." " He won't find me."

Carolyn Reeder's book Across the Lines is about a 12 year old boy named Edward. His parents have a slave named Simon who is a little older than Edward but Simon is more of a friend than a slave to Edward. All thoughts change when the Yankees take over and Simon runs away. Across the Lines will teach you that friendship is stronger than anything, even a cold blood war.

People might think this book is only for boys but it will interest all. This book is historical fiction and has interesting fact like the Yankees had more food and were richer than the Confederates. If you like to read a lot and you like adventure books you will like this book.

Across the Lines provides children with a realistic view of what two young boys went through during the time period of the Civil War.

In my English class I am supposed to read an historical fiction novel each trimester. I have hated every single one of them, and even though this one is no exception, it is still one of the best, if you really want to read a good book, go under the fantasy section and get a book from David Eddings or Terry Brooks, leave the boring historical fiction to those people that just have to read it. Anyway, so if you have to...read it, but one thing is for sure, get it at the library, don't buy it.

Hi we are the Fenn School. and we read this in class to learn about the Civil War. we didn't like the Book it was really boring we realy wanted to give the book 0 stars. We want to wise are theacher Ms. Mott a hppy baby (she's hav a bab in case you couldn't get that)