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I Shall Be Near to You

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I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsay McCabe

Rosetta doesn't want her new husband Jeremiah to enlist as a soldier in the Civil War, but he joins up nonetheless, hoping to make enough money that they'll be able to afford their own farm someday. Determined to be with him, no matter the cost, Rosetta cuts off her hair, hems an old pair of his pants, and signs up as a Union soldier. Fearing discovery of her secret, Rosetta’s strong will clashes with Jeremiah’s as their marriage is tested by war.

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Paul D. Parsons

The oldest of three, born into a career military family, Paul grew up on naval bases throughout the world. At age 10, while in Puerto Rico, he came down with a serious kidney ailment and was confined to bed for one year. It was during this time he discovered he could excel academically. His sophomore and junior years in high school were spent in Madrid and Seville, Spain, away from his parents stationed in Sigonella, Sicily.

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Sydney L.

Sydney L.

Nashville, TN

 

Top Five Favorite Books:

1. The Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer

2. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen

3. Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins

4. FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell

5. MATILDA by Roald Dahl

 

 

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Jayne C.

Jayne C.

Flushing, NY

1) ARTICLE 5 by Kristen Simmons

2) ELEANOR AND PARK by Rainbow Rowell

3) LEGEND by Marie Lu

4) SCARLET by Marissa Meyer

5) IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS by Cat Winters

 

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Sara J.

Sara J.

Naples, FL

 

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Cheritta J.

Cheritta M.

Chicago, IL

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Katie N.

Ventura, CA

 

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Katherina T.

Katherina T.

Old Bridge, NJ

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Cadyn D.

Cadyn D.
 
Chatham, VA
 
1. TTHE HOSTby Stephenie Meyer 
 

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