For many years she taught in the public schools of northern Illinois, and later she taught psychology at the University of South Dakota. Set in the civil war era, the novel documents Ellen Creighton, mother of twelve children, including her son Jethro, who struggles to come to grips with the. Hunt was born in southern Illinois and has received degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Colorado. For her second novel, Up a Road Slowly, Ms. 12,342 Ratings The Newbery Award winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creightona brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.Her first novel, Across Five Aprils, was a Newbery Honor Book and received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt 3.54 avg. Irene Hunt is the author of many distinguished books for young people. Across Five Aprils study guide contains a biography of Irene Hunt, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. "An impressive book both as a historically authentic Civil War novel and as a beautifully written family story." - University of Chicago Center for Children's Books Insightful look at how war affects even the closest families. Poignant, heartwarming, and heart-breaking story of an Illinois farm family and their saga during the Civil War. The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton, who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War, by the Newbery Award-winning author Irene Hunt.
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