Bibliographic Information: Philbrick, R. (2009) The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Illus. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.Brief Annotation: This story is about the adventures of Homer while he searches for his older war-bound brother. This book takes place during the Civil War times and is an exciting ride from beginning to end.
Genre: Historical Fiction; Newberry Honor Book, 2010
Grade Level: 4-6
Readers who will like this: Readers who are interested in coming of age stories, historical fiction and adventure tales will thoroughly enjoy this book!
Response/Rating (1-4): I rate this book a 4! This was a fast paced, funny and thrilling ride! I love the imagery that Philbrick places throughout the story. "Every part of him smells of rot. His black teeth, his scabby eye socket, his crusty beard, all of it make a sick hog's fart smell sweet by comparison."... isn't that fabulous?!
One question ou would ask before a read aloud: Who can tell me what the Civil War was about?
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