Immerse yourself in this time period and the pages will come alive. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is an awardwinning finalist in the 2012 eric hoffer book award in the category young adult, an awardwinning finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards and also an awardwinning finalist in the category of teen literature fiction in the 2011 global ebook. Caves, cannons, and crinolines is the story of elizabeth lizzie stamford and her familys daily struggle to survive a changing way of life during the american civil war. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is an awardwinning finalist in the 2012 eric hoffer book award in the category young adult, an awardwinning finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards and also an awardwinning finalist in the category of teen literature fiction in the 2011 global ebook awards. This is a story of fear, courage, and understanding that people, no matter. Caves, cannons and crinolines is the story of elizabeth lizzie stamford and her familys daily struggle to survive a changingway of life during the american civil war. This book was the most textdense of the three that we read, but also the most informative. Afraid their home is no longer safe, her mama, susan, rushes lizzie and her younger brother, nathan, to the cave, where she. If youd like a guide for any of my other continue reading book clubs. Caves, cannons and crinolines kindle edition by mcclure. Page through the book looking at the photographs, illustrations, and captions. You can learn more about caves, cannons, and crinolines at twilight times books or amazon or barnes and noble. Living inside a cave with creepy crawly bugs and snakes and other creatures doesnt sit well with lizzie. At a signing i had when the book first came out, an elderly gentleman walked up, looked at the book and asked me what a crinoline was.
Jul 11, 2016 historical fiction books that are worth a read. Caves, cannons and crinolines is beverlys fourth young adult novel. In some cases, the same award is given more than once in the same category, which is a result of more than one book receiving the same judging score. Caves, cannons and crinolines ebook por beverly stowe mcclure. Beverly is a member of both the north texas and the national society of childrens book writers and illustrators. This is a story of fear, courage, and understanding that people, no matter where they live, have the same needs.
Caves, cannons, and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure goodreads and librarything day of tears by julius lester goodreads and librarything the deserter. Caves, cannons and crinolines is the story of elizabeth lizzie stamford and her familys daily struggle to survive a c. Caves, cannons and crinolines ebook by beverly stowe. War crinoline at the outbreak of the great war, the slim, athletic silhouette created by hobble skirt, vneck blouse, directoire style, and long corset was the height of modernism. Turn to the back of the book and read the blurb and author information. I wrote, ya historical fiction, american civil war. I can highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this period of history and to young adults who enjoy stories with excitement and danger, interesting people, and a touch of romance. On thursday, may 21, 1863, a mortar shell rips throug. Donna mcdine is an awardwinning childrens author, with honorable mentions in the. Her other novels for teens are listen to the ghost, secrets i have kept, and rebel in blue jeans.
Caves, cannons, and crinolines is a 2011 global ebook award finalist. Join facebook to connect with beverly stowe mcclure and others you may know. For those of you who are in a book club and reading my ya historical novel, caves, cannons, and crinolines, ive put together some discussion questions you are welcome to use. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. Most times youll find me at my computer, writing stories young voices whisper in my ear. Sharpe as i knew him by linda defruscio tuesday, mar. It is based on the true story of her ancestors living in a cave during the civil war attack on. Beverly stowe mcclures page the book marketing network. Beverly is a member of the national society of childrens book writers and illustrators, as well as the north texas chapter.
Recommended reads jessica james awardwinning suspense author. Mcclure, author of rebel in blue jeans, just breeze, and caves, cannons, and crinolines. Beverly mcclure contact information, biography, books, and blog. All of the characters were fleshed out, and were given some kind of closure. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is a finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards and a finalist in the 2012 eric hoffer book award in. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure runnersup.
Kidlit life loving it coming out of the closet, life, loving. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is the story of fourteen year old lizzie and her family in vicksburg during the american civil war. The book begins with the water droplets huddled inside the cloud until theyre too heavy, when they fall to earth. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure.
The book of the cave of treasures a history of the patriarchs and the kings their successors from the creation to the crucifixion of christ translated from the syriac text of the british museum ms. Caves, cannons, and crinolines is a rare look at the american civil war from the point of view of a teenage girl, elizabeth, lizzie, stamford. Twilight times books publisher contact information. Caves, cannons and crinolines on thursday, may 21, 1863, a mortar shell rips through the wall of fourteenyearold elizabeth lizzie stamfords bedroom. It follows the ambiguous details of emrys obscure youth and the path he followed leading to the emergence of his magic and the wizarding name he proclaimed of merlin. The golden pathway an historical fiction story about the. The comancheros grave by karen kelling and reternity by neal wooten honorary mentions. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret. Caves, cannons and crinolines perfect paperback author. Seal of approval caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure kart kids are readers too no bones about it by bill kirk, art by eugene ruble, is a winner of a kart kids are readers too foundation kids book list award for middle school readers.
Ive compiled a short list of booksauthors that are worth taking a look atfrom nonfiction history to ya historical fiction. Youre invited to the book signing for my latest ya novel, caves, cannons, and crinolines, a historical fiction novel set in vicksburg, ms, during the american civil war. With so many books now on the market, many new authors get overlooked. This book is a fabulous read, with interesting characters and plot, as well as fascinating historical details.
See more ideas about historical fiction, books and historical fiction books. Her first picture book, frankies perfect home, is absolutely gorgeous thanks to alex morris beautiful illustrations. The text is simple, yet poeticdescribing the formation of caves and the different ways that we interact with them. Caves, cannons and crinolines is the story of elizabeth lizzie stamford and her familys daily struggle to survive a changing way of life during the american civil war. Wichita falls high school coyotes news alumni, class. Its also a finalist in the 2011 next generation indie awards, novella category, and in the dan poynter ebook global awards, teen division. Its not just a fight for survival for lizze and her family, with cannons dropping on their house, food shortages, and wandering vagabonds.
I also enjoy taking long walks with my cat, tiger, who stops every now and then to climb a tree while i wait patiently for him to come down. Dec 11, 2018 caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is a finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards and a finalist in the 2012 eric hoffer book award in the category of young adult. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly mcclure, paperback. Caves, cannons, and crinolines is an honor book in the 2012 eric hoffer awards ya category. Beverly stowe mcclure author of caves, cannons and crinolines. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is a finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards and a finalist in the 2012 eric hoffer book award in the category of young adult. The lost years of merlin is the initial installment of the five book series chronicling merlins life as a boy, a prequel to arthurian legend. This book features truly lovely photography of caves and caverns.
The different types of rain are described, from drizzle to downpour, from hail to snowflakes, and to everything in between. Rent paperback books by beverly stowe mcclure page 1. Caves, cannons, and crinolines is a finalist in the 2011 next generation indie book awards and a finalist in the dan poynter ebook global awards for teen literature fiction. The battle between the states is raging on and her home of vicksburg is under siege. Caves, cannons, and crinolines is the gold award winner in the 2012 childrens literary classics awards, fiction ya category. Caves, cannons and crinolines ebook by beverly stowe mcclure. Living on the bluff above the mississippi river in vicksburg, mississippi, lizzie, her family, and their two black servants, have to endure the bombardment and siege of their city by union gunboats on the river.
The simplicity of ladies fashions fit into the wartime fabric restrictions, but in 1915, fashion bucked the system to introduce the war. Beverly stowe mcclure author of caves, cannons and. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure is a finalist in the novella category of the 2011 next generation indie book awards. Best first chapter book, best illustrator, best series, best first picture book. Read caves, cannons and crinolines by beverly stowe mcclure available from rakuten kobo.
Draw students attention to the front cover of the book. Additional resources at the end of the book include a glossary of the code words used and a list of websites with information about the underground railroad. Caves, cannons and crinolines ebook por beverly stowe. This is an excellent book for the history of the garment known as a. In order to protect themselves from cannons lizzies family takes refuge inside caves.