Hear the Wind Blow
Hear the Wind Blow by Mary Downing Hahn is a reprint edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company in October 2017. This 288-page novel is presented in English and follows the story of thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder, who makes a pivotal choice on a cold, snowy night when a wounded Confederate soldier arrives at his family’s Virginia farm. Haswell’s decision to help the soldier leads to dire consequences, including the destruction of their home and farm, setting the stage for a journey filled with challenges and growth.
Readers will find that Haswell’s quest to locate his older brother, a Confederate soldier, serves as a backdrop for his transition into adulthood amid the turmoil of the Civil War. The narrative explores themes of family and the impact of war, as Haswell navigates the harsh realities of his time. This historical fiction piece delves into the complexities of loyalty and the sacrifices made during a tumultuous period in United States history, providing insight into the experiences of those affected by the Civil War.
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“A first-rate story.” –Kirkus Reviews On a cold, snowy night, thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder makes a fateful decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family’s Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in, despite the dire repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such an act. Unfortunately, this sets off a horrific chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins. With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War.
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