Reviews
A 2010 Newbery Honor An American Library Association Notable Book Winner of the 2009 Oppenhein Toy Portfolio Platnium Award A 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee New York Public Library's Children's Book 2009--One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing *"Rip roaring adventure."-- Publisher's Weekly , starred review"Bursting with vividly voiced characters and descriptions so crisp they practically punch."-- Kirkus Reviews "Homer's facile narration, and a little laying waste of the truth[,]... creates a captivating read."-- The Horn Book "The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice."-- School Library Journal "This eventful, episodic novel is accessible to a younger audience than many others set during the Civil War."-- Booklist "Award winning author of Freak the Mighty deftly fictionalizes the Civil War's dark twists via young Figg."-- American History Magazine "While telling a swashbuckling and humorous tale of adventure, Philbrick weaves a good amount of history into a page-turning plot."-- The Boston Globe, Distinctions and Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg A Newbery Honor Book A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner A New York Public Library's "Children's Books" 2009 -- 100 Books for Reading and Sharing A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010 * "The book wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Homer's tall tales, but there are serious moments, too, and the horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review, Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg A Newbery Honor Book An American Library Association Notable Book Winner of the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award "Rip--roaring adventure." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Bursting with vividly voiced characters and descriptions so crisp they practically punch." -- Kirkus Reviews "The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice." -- School Library Journal, A Newbery Honor BookAn American Library Association Notable BookWinner of the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum AwardA 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee New York Public Library's Children's Books 2009-One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing"Rip-roaring adventure." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Bursting with vividly voiced characters and descriptions so crisp they practically punch." -Kirkus Reviews"Homer's facile narration, and a little laying waste of the truth[,] &creates a captivating read." -The Horn Book"The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice."-School Library Journal"This eventful, episodic novel is accessible to a younger audience than many others set during the Civil War."-Booklist"Award-winning author of Freak the Mighty deftly fictionalizes the Civil War's dark twists via young Figg." -American History Magazine"While telling a swashbuckling and humorous tale of adventure, Philbrick weaves a good amount of history into a page-turning plot."-The Boston Globe, A Newbery Honor BookAn American Library Association Notable BookWinner of the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum AwardA 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee New York Public Library's Children's Books 2009-One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing"Rip-roaring adventure." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Bursting with vividly voiced characters and descriptions so crisp they practically punch." -Kirkus Reviews"Homer's facile narration, and a little laying waste of the truth[,]…creates a captivating read." -The Horn Book"The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice."-School Library Journal"This eventful, episodic novel is accessible to a younger audience than many others set during the Civil War."-Booklist"Award-winning author of Freak the Mighty deftly fictionalizes the Civil War's dark twists via young Figg." -American History Magazine"While telling a swashbuckling and humorous tale of adventure, Philbrick weaves a good amount of history into a page-turning plot."-The Boston Globe, Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg A Newbery Honor Book An American Library Association Notable Book Winner of the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award "Rip-roaring adventure." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "Bursting with vividly voiced characters and descriptions so crisp they practically punch." - Kirkus Reviews "The engaging protagonist and mixture of humor and adventure make this a strong choice." - School Library Journal
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Synopsis
A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history!In this emotive Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!, The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content In this emotive Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, twelve-year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late? With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel., A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history! In this emotive Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!, A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history!
