Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. Mom here my daughter read this book in a couple of days. Browse shades of gray by carolyn reeder resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details throughout the novel. John mcdonough at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers. The story takes place in a small town in virginia, in the first years following the civil war. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder book cover, description, publication history. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. Rickabaugh and me for fourth grade students and their parents. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. A young boy named will page is faced with the struggles of losing his family during the war and must move to live with relatives. Shades of gray by carolyn reder is a wonderful book of learning how to respect people. What happens at the end of the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder at the end of the book will chooses to stay on the farm. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an.
Jean jamieson suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. Buy shades of gray by carolyn reeder online at alibris. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an essay by william mcilvanney. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Shades of gray paperback 1 may 1999 by carolyn reeder author visit amazons carolyn reeder page. Shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended.
But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Jun 20, 2008 shades of gray ebook written by carolyn reeder. Book report form shades of gray book report form pdf file customize the shades of gray book report. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. In the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder were is the setting. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, o. Complete summary of carolyn reeders shades of gray.
Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for. Shades of gray has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 1 duration. I know that it is impossible that you will not like shades of gray. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shades of gray, by carolyn reeder fitzbetweentheshelves family connection, tech talk, this week in photos family connection 3 comments last night was our first ever family book club, hosted by mrs. The interview with will shades of grey by carolyn reeder.
It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. She was afflicted by kidney cancer and died in a washington hospital. Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot water brought to him by a slave. See the progress your students make while they are reading. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Uncles, orphans, history, conscientious objectors, juvenile fiction, fiction, united states civil war, 18611865. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family. Will, a twelve year old shy city boy, just recently lost all of his family. Pointofview what are the pros and cons about this book being written from a third person pointofview.
Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Shades of gray made me feel the choices you have to face when your uncle is an enemy in your mind. It made me feel how close you are to your family and how hard a death is. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Shades of gray reeder novel, 1989 childrens historical novel by carolyn reeder shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. Mar 02, 2020 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 2 pages 1525 write either true or false in the blank before each statement. Shades of gray, by carolyn reeder, is an exciting historical fiction book about the reconstruction era. Shades of gray by reeder, carolyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien, tim. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Nov 12, 2017 classic and rare vines to watch when you lose your will to live duration. He moves in with the closet relatives he has, his aunt and uncle jed. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. The climax of the book between shades of gray is that lina and her. Nov 12, 2017 shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 1 duration. Uncles, orphans, history, conscientious objectors, juvenile fiction, fiction, united. Uncle jed got up early to feed what little stock the family had left.
Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit for. Explain that the title of this book is a common saying, or idiom give other examples of idioms if students need more clarificationits raining cats and dogs or feeling under the weather. His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shades of gray.
In the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder were is the. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. Meg made will feel ashamed by saying she a hated him for leaving her alone in the garden, b bet he didnt know how to fish, c would rather sit in the shade than work in the garden. Jean jamieson suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of shades of gray by carolyn reeder. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 2 youtube.
William page is a young man and the main characterwho. She won the scott odell award for historical fiction. This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war his mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. The setting of the book is the end of the civil war. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war.
Shades of gray 9780689826962, 9781439106808 vitalsource. In shades of gray by carolyn reeder, wills button collection represents his past. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder and publisher aladdin. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shades of gray.
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