Across Five Aprils
Overview & Summary
Nine-year-old Jethro Creighton comes of age on his family's Illinois farm across the five years of the Civil War, as his brothers split loyalties between the Union and Confederate causes and Jethro himself is forced to take on adult responsibilities on the home front. Irene Hunt's Newbery Honor novel is notable for depicting the war's toll on a divided farm family rather than through battlefield action.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
