A review by kcsu
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

5.0

Beautiful story portraying the complexities that war brings, especially for the young who grow up in its midst. I’ve wanted to read this book for years, and I’m so glad I finally have. I think for one to really appreciate it, you need a basic understanding of the battles and major figures of the Civil War; without that knowledge it may be more of a drudge to read as other readers have mentioned. For me, it was perfect and will be a book I recommend to others who are interested in the topic. This would be an excellent narrative for teachers to read aloud with their students in conjunction with an in-depth study of the Civil War.