Reviews

Under Seige by Andrea Warren

carstensena's review against another edition

4.0

Read this one in order to review it. Middle School level. Fascinating all the same. Did we know that General Grant allowed his 12-year-old son to travel with him? At the urging of his wife. Amazing what that kid witnessed and experienced. Period photographs accompany the text.

emiged's review against another edition

4.0

Well-written telling of the heart-wrenching siege of Vicksburg, focusing on three youngsters: two children in the besieged city and General Grant's son. Ms. Warren effectively portrays the hardships of war on both sides in an age appropriate way. She adds little details and asides from primary sources that really make the account come to life. The facts are all there, but they are couched in such an interesting narrative that you learn without realizing it, while truly feeling for all those who are suffering. Lots of photographs of the people and town of Vicksburg, too.

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pinkrain718's review against another edition

4.0

My friend Katie sent me this book and I'm mighty glad she did! I can't wait to use the information from this book in my class during my Civil War unit! I'll be adding this book to my Civil War text set (be proud Seaver) and I'm looking forward to using many chapters in my lessons. This was a wonderfully informative look at the Battle of Vicksburg.