A review by stacikristine
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

emotional informative reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This was an excellent middle grade novel about the Civil War. I feel like it explained some of the hardships of war (and especially the tension of the North vs the South when families were divided) without gruesome details that would be better suited for an older audience.