Kirjahaku

Partly inspired by PBS stories of the Civil War and biographical profiles of individuals like Andrew Jackson, Zeke Thompson, American Hero follows the fictitious protagonist's life from 1850 to 1876. Born to a poor southern farmer, young Zeke is befriended by a slave from a neighboring plantation who teaches him many useful skills and leaves an indelible mark on the boy. The child also experiences the hardships of life and the cruelty of various forms of discrimination, which include social, racial, and economic. During and after the Civil War, Zeke continues to be transformed into an admirable young man who is determined to defend the rights of the downtrodden while risking his own life. Although not for the faint of heart, young and old will enjoy the story of young Zeke, who has his flaws, but manages to charm friend and foe. According to Kirkus Book Review, "...Zeke's conviction stands out, and this entertaining novel that reads like a Forrest Gump-type journey through mid-19th century America, he is a fine prism through which to view a complicated time in our nation's history. Fun and educational - a unique look at post-Civil War America." Formatted in easy to read 14 point, Century Gothic print.

For readers who might have a slight vision problem and are annoyed or frustrated by tiny print, Musings of Yukiyu and most of C. Scoushe Rosa's books are printed in a semi-large print that is easier on the eyes. ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION OF MUSINGS OF YUKIYU: Ta no Indian Jos Esperanza longs to someday leave the rain forest and follow his own road in life, but after his father is killed in a tragic accident, the teenager becomes the sole provider for his family. He finds work on a tobacco farm and forages for food in his mountain home, where he encounters a few terrifying and rib tickling situations that test his mettle. While he struggles to support the family, his older brother refuses to work and often takes advantage of Jos . In his new role, Jos transforms into a mentor and hero for his younger brother and a trustworthy friend to a fellow orphan. Whether you make it to Yukiy 's mountain forest or not, here's an opportunity to experience a VIP tour of an exotic jungle sierra, to tackle the raging waters of Puerto Rico's Luquillo River, and to hunt and forage alongside a native who is very familiar with the lush landscape.