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Rifles for Watie

Harold Keith
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85 pages • 2 hours read

Harold Keith

Rifles for Watie

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1957

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    Harold Keith's Rifles for Watie offers a richly detailed narrative of the Civil War era through the eyes of a young soldier. Readers praise its historical accuracy and vivid character development. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it remains valued for its educational merit and engaging portrayal of history.

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    Who Should Read Rifles for Watie?

    Readers who enjoy historical fiction with richly detailed settings and complex characters will appreciate Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. Comparable to Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt and Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, this book appeals to those interested in the Civil War era and coming-of-age stories.

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    Reading Age

    10-14years

    Lexile Level

    910L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Realistic Fiction
    Children's Literature
    Education
    Topics
    Education
    Military / War
    History: World