Anna's World

The United States of America in the late 1840s.. Due to dire family circumstances, fourteen-year-old Anna is sent to live among the stern people called Shakers. Their strict lifestyle and strange ways prove difficult for the bright, headstrong girl. Later, plunged into upper-class Boston life, she must face a troubling mystery, new responsibilities, old dangers, and events that will affect not just herself and her loved ones, but a country about to come apart at the seams. A Study Guide and Author Notes are free downloads at www.chironbooks.com.A novel for ages 12-up, also loved by many adults. "Wisdom, spirit, and spunk," commented Beverly Donofrio, author of Riding in Cars with Boys.Awards in national competitions: Moonbeam Children's Books Awards; U.S.A. Book News "Best Book" Awards; Reader Views Literary Awards; Eric Hoffer Book Awards. The book is written so well that I flipped pages faster than I ever have. I haven't ever liked a historical fiction so much and definitely recommend this one to everyone.-Reviewed by Neha N. Kashmiri (age 14) for Reader ViewsThis story of a young girl growing up set against a fascinating and unusual background is highly recommended. -Mary Moffat in Historical Novels Review OnlineWell written . good character development.. An excellent ancillary choice for social-studies classes." -Sharon Morrison, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in School Library Journal"Touches a nerve. I believe it comes very close to the heart of the human situation." -Lucina Kathmann, Internation Vice President, International PEN |||This book is sold in the US by Sony Electronics Inc. |||This book is sold in Canada by Sony Electronics Inc.

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• Published by

  Coleman Perrin ChironBooks

• Publish Date

  June 30, 2010 

• eBook ISBN

  9781935178194

• Imprint

  Coleman Perrin ChironBooks

• Filesize

  603.71 KB

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