Uprising at Dawn

by Lee Roddy

Book Overview

Friendship is put to the ultimate test.... Gideon Tugwell looks forward to the future when a job opening in the Confederate capital puts his dream of becoming a writer closer than ever. But then he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764220292
• ISBN13: 9780764220296
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

A unique and exceptionally well written historical novel.

Uprising At Dawn is the story of a dangerous discovery by Gideon as he moves through the swamp in search of a hog and overhears three slaves plotting an uprising at nearby Briarstone Plantation. Shocked by their plan to burn local white farms, Gideon rushes to inform his good friend Emily who is staying at the endangered plantation. Together they begin a desperate mission to uncover the identities of the slaves with the help of Nat, a young Briarstone slave who works inside the mansion. Uprising At Dawn is a unique and exceptionally well written novel for young readers and part of the Bethany House Publishers "Between Two Flags" series featuring compelling stories of faith and history.