A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861 (Dear America)

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Step into the shoes of a young girl during one of America's darkest chapters. Written as a series of diary entries, this powerful Civil War novel follows Amelia Martin, a Delaware girl who must find courage as war reaches her doorstep. Karen Hesse weaves a deeply personal narrative that captures the fear, loss, and unexpected strength of children caught in the crossfire of conflict.\n\nThrough Amelia's eyes, the Civil War is not a distant history but a present reality. The story moves from the quiet life on Fenwick Island to the chaos of battle, exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit. This is a moving, accessible read that makes the complexities of American history tangible for young readers.

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