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March Toward the Thunder

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Sep 17, 2009 | 320 Pages | Young Adult

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    About March Toward the Thunder

    From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War.

    Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.

    This paperback edition includes an author’s note, discussion guide, and selected bibliography for further reading.

    “A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” —Booklist

    About March Toward the Thunder

    From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War.

    Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.

    This paperback edition includes an author’s note, discussion guide, and selected bibliography for further reading.

    “A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” —Booklist



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    About March Toward the Thunder

    From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War.

    Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.

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    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Speak
    Sep 17, 2009 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142414460

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Speak
    May 01, 2008 | 320 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781440633249

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Jan 08, 2019 | 432 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780525628217

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    Praise

    * “A carefully researched novel…the many details will give YAs a good feel for what the war was like for those who fought in it.” —KLIATT, starred review

    “A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” —Booklist

    “Louis is a likable character and readers will follow him with interest, learning much along the way.” —Kirkus Reviews

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