![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Barbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, LaramieĬopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. Steele's The Perilous Road (HBJ, 1954 o.p.) will appreciate Charley's quiet acceptance that there is no one ``right'' side to the war. Readers who enjoyed Keith's Rifles for Watie (Crowell, 1957) and William O. This book is a fine companion to her Turn Homeward, Hanna Lee (Morrow, 1984). Beatty brings history to life with thorough research, unusual characters and events, and fascinating historical detail. Charley Skedaddle The Door in the Wall The Fledgling The Light. ![]() Over time Charley and Granny develop a strong friendship, and Charley learns from her, and through several events that test his mettle, that the greatest courageous acts are often done without an audience and for selfless reasons. Roller Skates Space Case Stone Soup Story of Annie Sullivan, Helen Kellers Teacher. Gone were thoughts of heroism and revenge,' Chapter 7, 'Then be so good, Charley Skedaddle, as to skedaddle through it right now. ![]() Story summary: A brief summary or overview of the book 'Charley Skedaddle' by Patricia Beatty, including its main characters, plot, and themes. 'Sprinting beside the color-bearer, his heart beating as fast as his drum, Charley Quinn went forward with his regiment.' Chapter 7, 'Now the truth flooded Charley's consciousness. He is caught by a mountain woman, Granny Bent, and realizing his danger from both Union and Confederate soldiers, he stays on as her mute ``Boy,'' helping her with her chores. Historical context: Information about the American Civil War and its impact on Charley Skedaddle's life, including time period, locations involved, and key events. Charley shoots a Confederate soldier, then runs from the fighting in a panic, earning the nickname ``Charley Skedaddle'' from derisive soldiers. Filled with the glory of war and a desire to avenge his brother's death at Gettysburg, Charley is a perfect soldier until his regiment does its first fighting at the Battle of the Wilderness. When his sister's fiance threatens to send him to an orphanage, Charley runs off with Union army enlistees and is taken on in Virginia as a drummer boy. Grade 5-8 Twelve-year-old Charley Quinn loves the excitement and the gang fighting that are part of his life in New York City's Bowery in 1864.
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