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Claire Louise Corbet has never had trouble making up her mind. She knows what she wants and how to get it. But when the Yankee soldiers shell their town, she begins to discover that decisions are not always black and white, and they are anything but easy. For forty-seven days, the Union army lays siege to the town of Vicksburg, Mississippi, forcing Claire Louise and her family to flee their home to live in the safety of a nearby cave. When her beloved brother Landon, a doctor in the Union army, shows up one day with a wounded Confederate soldier named Robert, Claire Louise knows there’s more to the story than she is being told. Eventually she learns that Robert is responsible for allowing an order from Robert E. Lee to fall into Union hands, causing the South to lose the Battle of Antietam. As a captain in the army, Landon is honor-bound to turn Robert over to authorities. But if he does, Robert will most assuredly be tried for treason. This knowledge weighs heavily on Claire Louise as she takes it upon herself to make a difficult choice between family and friend . . . and live with the consequences of her decision.
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"I am a fan of Rinaldi's historical fiction for children and teens. This book focused on the Siege of Vicksburg during the "War of Northern Aggression" (as they still call it in the South). I believe that it would appeal to children ages 10-12, but I believe that most teens would be bored."
— Connie (4 out of 5 stars)
My Vicksburg Listener Reviews
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" Claire Louise Corbet and her family live in Vicksburg, Mississippi during the Civil War. The town is split with friends and family who have joined both Confederate and Union sides of the war. Claire's older brother Landon attended Harvard and joined the Union army as a doctor while Claire's father joined the Confederate cause as a doctor in Lee's army. When the Union army was laying seige on the town of Vicksburg, Landon returns with a Confederate soldier, Robert, whom Landon had been treating for his injuries. Landon is stuck knowing that he could be court martialed if he does not turn in this Confederate soldier, but they have become friends so the decision is not easy. Claire doesn't allow her brother to turn Robert in because she gets involved with helping Robert escape on her beloved horse Jewel. Claire learns a great deal about family, sibling relationships, love, and war in this Rinaldi novel. I was disappointed the novel was so short. I think Rinaldi could have developed the story more, but as usual, Rinaldi "takes the reader there" and shows us what living in Vicksburg would have been like during the Civil War. Epilogue, Author's Note, and Bibliography complete the text. Recommended for upper elementary and middle school. "
— Heather, 2/9/2014 -
" I was in love with this book. I liked how close Landon was to his siblings and vice versa even though.there were some pretty big age differences. Landon and Claire Louise were my favorite characters. "
— Team, 12/8/2013 -
" Probably more like 1.5 (I try to reserve 1 stars for books I really hate). This was definitely not one of Rinaldi's best. The plot and characters seemed all over the place, and I really didn't even care. I just wasn't invested in the storytelling. "
— Audrey, 11/27/2013 -
" This book was a little slow to start, but I thought it had a beautiful message about the love between a sister and a brother and how important it is not to let something come between that. Interesting stuff that I never knew about the civil war. "
— Julie, 6/9/2013 -
" I appreciated the historical aspect of the book, but other than that it was super boring. "
— Meghan, 6/5/2013 -
" i loved this book. Ann rinaldi is an amazing writer "
— Cheyenne, 4/4/2013 -
" Eh it was okay i guess, it had a cute ending though! =D Interesting outlook on history and moments during the civil war. "
— Sabrina, 7/24/2012 -
" Not my favorite Ann Rinaldi. I had problems caring about the characters. "
— Mary, 12/31/2011 -
" Good story. Not my favorite of Ann Rindaldi's books though. I felt like she didn't develop the characters and story as much as she usually does. I did like it though. Interesting time period and story. "
— Christina, 10/18/2011 -
" Excellent book to show how a young teen girl can make a difference in a tragic time in the history of our nation. A small action or risk can mean life or death for others. Also helps show how a father daughter relationship grows through understanding and love. "
— Dale, 5/20/2011 -
" i loved this book. Ann rinaldi is an amazing writer "
— Cheyenne, 3/7/2011 -
" Interesting history on some points, not written in a consistently believable style. <br/> <br/>Weak story from my point of view. "
— Reid, 5/31/2010 -
" I appreciated the historical aspect of the book, but other than that it was super boring. "
— Meghan, 4/1/2010 -
" Not one of her best <br/> "
— Jenazepol, 2/23/2010 -
" Not my favorite Ann Rinaldi. I had problems caring about the characters. "
— Mary, 10/2/2009
About Ann Rinaldi
Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She has received numerous starred reviews and awards, as well as widespread recognition for her historical novels. Ms. Rinaldi lives in central New Jersey.
About Kathy Garver
Kathy Garver, the teenage heartthrob from the hit series Family Affair (1966–1971), has voiced numerous audiobooks, including biographies of Patty Duke and Frances Langford, and appeared in such classic films as Night of the Hunter and The Ten Commandments long before she became a television icon.