About This Book
Anna Sunday is a historical adventure novel set during the American Civil War in 1863. Twelve-year-old Anna, driven by love for her family, disguises herself as a boy and, accompanied by her younger brother Jed, undertakes a challenging and dangerous journey from Pennsylvania to Winchester, Virginia, to reach their wounded father. The narrative explores themes of bravery, resilience, family loyalty, and identity as Anna navigates the perils of wartime, including encounters with Confederate troops. This book is suitable for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy historical fiction and stories of strong, determined protagonists.
In 1863 twelve-year-old Anna, disguised as a boy and accompanied by her younger brother Jed, leaves their Pennsylvania home and makes the difficult journey to join their wounded father in Winchester, Virginia, where they find themselves in danger from Confederate troops.
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Discussion Prompts
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Why do you think Anna felt she needed to disguise herself as a boy to make the journey? What challenges did this create for her?
2
What qualities did Anna and Jed show that helped them survive their difficult journey?
3
How do you think the Civil War affected everyday families like Anna's? What was different about their lives compared to ours today?
4
If you were in Anna's shoes, what would be the hardest part of her journey for you?
5
The book shows Anna taking on a big responsibility. How does she grow and change throughout the story?
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