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The Curse of the Buttons
The Curse of the Buttons
Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 24, 2015
Review
A great historical fiction that can be enjoyed by all. It is a tale of an eleven-year-old boy who is left behind when his father, brothers, uncles and other male cousins leave to fight in the Civil War for the Free State of Iowa. Ike is left with the "women" folk and tries to find a way to be with the men of his family. There are bullies, abolitionists and bounty hunters to keep the story going along with a dash of humor to make Ike's woes real.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Ylvisaker, Anne
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,historical fiction
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780763661380
Price: 15.99