Across Five Aprils

Rating:
Summary: This was the best book iv'e read in a long time
Review: My 8.8 year old son and I listened to the audio version of Across Five Aprils to fill "drive time" with something worthwhile. We both rated the book the same (3 out of 5 stars). At the first listen, I thought how soporific! and hoped my son would not complain. To my surprise Ms. Hunt garnered his attention for at least the 40 minute driving time on most days. The story gave an interesting perspective on the Civil War and was a catalyst for discussion on the war, slavery and the social issue of what to do with "them" after they're "free". My son enjoyed the southern dialect, but gives the rating primarily because the book was sad. If you enjoy Civil War history the audio version may be more palatable than the book.

Rating:
Summary: Not Good.
Review: I read this book in 5th grade and thought it extremely boring. I recently re-read it in college and still think it is. There are many elements of family time and it does portray the way families were torn apart by choosing sides.