A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary, Book Three (My America) [Hardcover]

Mary Pope Osborne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Age Level: 7 and up | Series: My America (Book 3)

In her third and final diary, by Mary Pope Osborne, Ginny continues to face rapidly changing times in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Virginia Dickens continues to chronicle the aftermath of the Civil War, as she and her family move their lives from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Throughout the times of difficulty and joy, Ginny is always courageous and sweet.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6--In this third installment of Virginia's diary, the war has just ended and the Dickens family moves to New York City. Pa is a musician, but has difficulty finding jobs until he takes in music students. Virginia helps out with her baby nephew, but later gets a job as a dresser for the actresses at a theater. This opens up the world of plays and words to the 11-year-old and helps support her family's modest income. This diary provides a glimpse into the post-Civil War period, as seen through one family's experience. Virginia seems a little bit too mature for her age, exhibiting a sophisticated grasp of political events and even of the plays of William Shakespeare. However, readers who have followed her through the first two books will enjoy the continuation of her story. A first-rate historical note, which includes black-and-white illustrations, puts the time period into context.--Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 107 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; 1 edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439443415
• ISBN-13: 978-0439443418
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying finale., August 30, 2004

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This review is from: A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary, Book Three (My America) (Hardcover)

"A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary, Book Three" is the third and final installment in Mary Pope Osborne's trilogy. If you're look for fresh excitement and adventures, then you may be disappointed with this story. If you're looking for a continuation of Virginia and her family's life, then you may enjoy it. What kept my attention was Virginia's blossoming love for the theatre and writing - two of my passions. There is a lack of history in this final book. The story ends with the possibility of a fourth installment, since two new members will be joining the family. I recommend.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The end of a great series, July 21, 2003

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This review is from: A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary, Book Three (My America) (Hardcover)

Virgina "Ginny" Dickens continues to chronicle her diary after the Civil War. Her family now has moved from Washington DC to New York City and her father continues to try to find a job as a violinist as her brother works in the newspaper buisness. Ginny countines her daily lessons and helps to take care of her nephew while her brother's wife recovers. Ginny countines to discover new things about herself as she finds herself intersted in the mysterious world of theatre and finds a job backstage. Through all her experiences Ginny finally finds happpiness. The conclusion to Ginny's diary will be another great read for My America fans.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful conclusion to Virginia's story., July 18, 2003

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This review is from: A Time To Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary, Book Three (My America) (Hardcover)

Eleven-year-old Virginia Dickens and her family have left Washington, D.C. shortly after the end of the Civil War to move to New York City. While her father tries to find work as a violinist and her brother writes for a newspaper, Virginia spends her days on lessons and helping care for her baby nephew as her brother's wife recovers from the baby's birth. When her brother takes her to a play, Virginia becomes interested in the world of the theater, and soon finds a job working behind the scenes. This book was a wonderful conclusion to Virginia's diary and I recommend it to all readers who enjoyed the other My America books.