![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. William Morrow & Company, 16 (186pp) ISBN 978-7-1 Fighting is important to Charley Quinn, 12, a street-tough New York Bowery Boy who runs away from his Irish-Catholic. Barbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, LaramieĬopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. Steele's The Perilous Road (HBJ, 1954 o.p.) will appreciate Charley's quiet acceptance that there is no one ``right'' side to the war. Readers who enjoyed Keith's Rifles for Watie (Crowell, 1957) and William O. Charley’s older brother Johnny died at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a young boy growing up in New York City without parents. The main character is Charley Stephen Quinn. This book is a fine companion to her Turn Homeward, Hanna Lee (Morrow, 1984). 2 pages, 727 words Charley Skedaddle Charley Skedaddle is a story that takes place during the Civil War (1861-1865) in the North. Beatty brings history to life with thorough research, unusual characters and events, and fascinating historical detail. Over time Charley and Granny develop a strong friendship, and Charley learns from her, and through several events that test his mettle, that the greatest courageous acts are often done without an audience and for selfless reasons. He is caught by a mountain woman, Granny Bent, and realizing his danger from both Union and Confederate soldiers, he stays on as her mute ``Boy,'' helping her with her chores. Charley can't wait for the opportunity to avenge Johnny's death by killing off some Rebel soldiers. Charley Quinn is twelve years old the summer after his older brother, Johnny, is killed at Gettysburg. Charley shoots a Confederate soldier, then runs from the fighting in a panic, earning the nickname ``Charley Skedaddle'' from derisive soldiers. summary of the story about the author character list background information pre-reading activities vocabulary builders discussion questions and answers. Quotes This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion and a Free Quiz on Charley Skedaddle by Patricia Beatty. Filled with the glory of war and a desire to avenge his brother's death at Gettysburg, Charley is a perfect soldier until his regiment does its first fighting at the Battle of the Wilderness. ![]() When his sister's fiance threatens to send him to an orphanage, Charley runs off with Union army enlistees and is taken on in Virginia as a drummer boy. "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson tells of a boy's frontier life and growth to maturity by accepting the responsibility of manhood.Grade 5-8 Twelve-year-old Charley Quinn loves the excitement and the gang fighting that are part of his life in New York City's Bowery in 1864. She must adjust her life when her close friend is taken to a Japanese-American internment camp. ![]() ![]() "The Moon Bridge" by Marcia Savin tells of Ruthie Fox, a fifth grader who lived in San Francisco in 1941. The leading character grew up in a poor neighborhood of New York City, served as a drummer boy in the Civil War and matured to manhood despite many obstacles. An interesting story for middle grades that uses this theme is "Charley Skedaddle" by Patricia Beatty. Maturing and facing adolescence are common themes in children's books. "Lilies of the Field" by William Barrett describes how a young black man helps nuns in a story that covers the themes of racial and religious tolerance. There he meets Granny Bent, an ornery, secretive old woman who is suspicious of the young Yankee deserter. Taylor tells of a young black girl and the prejudice she and her family encountered during a trip to the South in the 1950s in the family's new Cadillac. He 'skedaddles' from both the union army he deserted and the Confederates who arrest him as spy. They show the horrors of racism and their effect on children. Prejudiceīigotry and prejudice constitute a common theme in many children's books. In "The Stone-Faced Boy" by Paula Fox, the young boy seems to be rejected by his family and only as a result of coping with difficult situations does his family come to accept him. During the Civil War, a twelve-year-old Bowery Boy from New York City. For example, the book, "Everywhere" by Bruce Brooks show the relationship between a young boy and his aging grandfather. by Patricia Beatty Published in 1987 by Morrow ISBN: 9780688066871. All families are different, and yet there is is something common in family life. ![]()
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