The Root Cellar
The Root Cellar by Janet Lunn is a reissue published by Viking Books for Young Readers in January 1996. This children’s fiction novel follows twelve-year-old Rose, who, feeling unhappy in her new home with unknown relatives, discovers an ordinary root cellar that leads her to an extraordinary journey into the 1860s during the Civil War. The narrative intertwines themes of time travel and farm life, providing a unique perspective on both past and present.
Readers will find a story that explores the challenges of being an orphan and the complexities of family dynamics. As Rose navigates her new environment, she encounters historical events and characters that shape her understanding of her own life. The book’s engaging premise invites exploration of space and time, making it a thought-provoking read for young audiences. With 240 pages, this edition offers a captivating glimpse into a world where history and personal growth intersect.
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Bestseller and an ALA Notable Book!
It looked like an ordinary root cellar—and if twelve-year-old Rose hadn’t been so unhappy in her new home, where she’d been sent to live with unknown relatives, she probably would never have fled down the stairs to the root cellar in the first place. And if she hadn’t, she never would have climbed up into another century, the world of the 1860s, and the chaos of the Civil War.
“Melds past and present neatly . . . suspenseful.”—Publishers Weekly
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