We started our literature groups this school year by reading With Every Drop of Blood by James Lincoln Colier and Chris Collier. The great thing about this novel is that you are learning as you are reading. Though the novel is fictional, the setting is real. It is set during the last days of the Civil War. The novel helps you understand what it was like to grow up during war time. The main character looses his father to the war, but gains understanding and respect for his captor, a young runaway slave, that joined the Union army as just a boy really. What starts as animosity and ignorance for each others lives, turns to friendship. The authors are fascinating in themselves. James is the writer in the pair and Chris uses his extenisive knowledge as a history professor. Together they create believable, relatable and engaging literature.
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mrs.baxtas prior student Said:
on May 7, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I have yet to read this book but while watching the groups go over it i someday hope to be able to
the readign groups really helped open my eyes and i hope it help the other kids as well
Captain Awesome Said:
on May 13, 2008 at 9:21 am
Sounds like a good read. I haven’t read it, so there’s not much for me to comment on.
Justin Miranda Said:
on May 14, 2008 at 3:58 pm
This is a great book… but im only half way there… hehe.. so this point im at the climax of this stupendous story!!… =) I cant wait to finish it!… k thats it!..
Justin Miranda Said:
on May 14, 2008 at 3:58 pm
still good!!.. hehe..
nicole Said:
on May 14, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I didnt really like the story in general but it did show how everybody can be friends no matter who you are or what you look like. the authors did a good job portaying what they were going for but I only didnt like it because im not a fan of history
SAMANTHA SLAUGHTER Said:
on October 16, 2008 at 9:29 am
i LIKE THE BOOK SO FAR
Amanda Said:
on October 23, 2008 at 11:14 am
was ok but really sad.