Susannah (Sunfire) [Paperback]

Candice F. Ransom (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (April 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590330640
• ISBN-13: 978-0590330640
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Ransom (1952-) is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Tractor Day (Walker), Pony Island (Walker), Finding Day's Bottom (Carolrhoda), Seeing Sky-Blue Pink (Carolrhoda), Secret in the Tower (Wizards of the Coast), and Hello, Virginia! (Sterling). Ransom's books are often set in her native state of Virginia, where her family has lived since 1711. Honors and awards include starred reviews, IRA Teacher's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, Pick of the List, New York Public Library Best 100 Books, and Smithsonian Notable Book. Nearly 50 of her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature. Ransom lives with her husband in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's not Scarlett... and that's a good thing!, April 16, 2003

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Karen Y. Peck - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Susannah (Sunfire) (Paperback)

Despite the image on the back cover, Susannah isn't Scarlett. She's a resiliant, strong girl who doesn't wallow in melodrama. War is not romanticized in this book - not only is the loss of life unflinchingly told, but the terrible price that those on the homefront faced - poverty, starvation, and a generally unsettled life. But this isn't a grim story, because of the romance between Susannah and Caine, a Union soldier, offers such hope and promise. When I was fifteen I was half in love with Caine myself... the ending is a compromise and feels realisitic - Susannah realizes that the home of her childhood is gone forever. A moving story of the Civil War, a wonderful romance, all told in Ransom's usual descriptive style. Ms. Ransom, I believe, makes her home in Virginia, and her love for the area is reflected in Susannah.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Susannah, January 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Susannah (Sunfire) (Paperback)

I have to say that i really enjoyed reading this book. Susannah is the tale of love during a time of war. She not only watches the battles on the field, but also must face the battle in her heart. Caine is just what every woman wants :) Its too bad this story is out of print, if you get a hold of a copy keep it. Share it with your daughters, your friends, any woman who loves a story about love, war and being swept off of her feet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read...., February 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Susannah (Sunfire) (Paperback)

I have to agree with the other reviewers...just a great book! It presents a realistic view of the tragedy of the Civil War, while also telling a wonderful love story. I am sorry to read that this whole series is now out of print. When I first read this book 15 years ago, it inspired me to learn more about the Civil War, and the other novels in the Sunfire collection also made me aware of other important historical events. I love this book!