Together Apart

by Dianne E. Gray

Book Overview

Isaac, on the run from his oppressive stepfather, needs time to hammer out a plan for his future. Hannah needs space to mend the hurt of losing two brothers to the blizzard--space she can't find in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618187219
• ISBN13: 9780618187218
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

Coming of age while overcoming challenges

Using a real historical event (The Children's Blizzard of 1888), Gray constructs a believable story of two young people trying to overcome their own struggles. Hannah feels guilt over surving the terrible blizzard while her brothers did not. Isaac -- who kept Hannah safe during the blizzard -- has a terrible home life. They both join leagues with Eliza Moore, a young widow and suffragette. Young readers will sympathsize with Hannah and Isaac who are trying to stand on their own two feet and make a difference in the world. Readers will also wonder if Hannah and Isaac's growing fondness for each other will turn into something more permanant. A good read for 5th grade and up.

Together Apart

I think this book was extrordinary piece of literature i love the gossip that people have about these two characters and what they did do in the hay stack i like the way it goes from hannah to iisac then back to hannah i think gray should make a sequal to this book. I cryed when i read it it is a emotional and caring book and Gray did a Fabulous Job so good work.

A Terrific Book!

This story, told as it is from the alternating viewpoints of a girl and boy who shared a close-to-death experience, is full of powerful images and strong emotions. The cast of characters covers a wide range of personalities, some colorful, some heart-warming, and some downright mean. The plot grabs you and pulls you along, as the two teens leave their homes to live in town, meeting those who will be in their lives forever and others who'd like to send them back home. A wonderfully good read for older kids who enjoyed Little House on the Prairie.