About this item

The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.



About the Author

Irene Hunt

Irene Hunt was an American children's writer known best for historical novels. She was a runner-up for the Newbery Medal for her first book, Across Five Aprils, and won the medal for her second, Up a Road Slowly. For her contribution as a children's writer she was U.S. nominee in 1974 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition available to creators of children's books. [



Read Next Recommendation

Report incorrect product information.