Bull Run

New York, NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1994. Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Grade 5 Up. Through the alternating viewpoints of 16 characters from various walks of life, readers gain insight into the first battle of the Civil War and into the nature of war in general. "This is a heartbreaking and remarkably vivid portrait of a war that remains our nation’s bloodiest conflict. Fleischman’s artistry is nothing short of astounding." - Publishers Weekly. ‘Fleischman has done what he does best, create a unique piece of fiction with echoes of his poetry throughout.’ Notable Children's Books of 1994 (ALA) 1994 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) 1994 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Best Books of 1993 (SLJ) 1993 Books for Youth Editors' Choices (BL) 1994 Teachers' Choices (IRA) Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1994 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE) 1994 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for Children 1993 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly) Children's Books of 1993 (Library of Congress) 1994 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) 100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1994 (NY Public Library) 1994 Silver Medal for Literature (Commonwealth Club of California) 1994 Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award Winner (Westchester, NY Library System) 102 pages..