April Can Be The Cruelest Month
Discover the books behind the cruelest month with our curated reading list. From the poignant Young Adult classic *Across Five Aprils* by Irene Hunt to the haunting poetry of T.S. Eliot and the magical realism of *April Witch*, explore compelling April-themed stories perfect for spring reading.
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Across Five Aprils
by Irene Hunt
The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton—a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton is just nine-years-old. His brother, Tom, and his cousin, Eb, are both of fighting age. As Jethro's family is pulled into the conflict between the North and the South, loyalties are divided, dreams are threatened, and their bonds are put to the test in this heart-wrenching, coming of age story. “Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history.”—Booklist
