The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
(OverDrive Listen)
Published:
Books on Tape 2009
Format:
OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
Lexile measure:
950L
Status:
Available from OverDrive
Description
A dramatic, witty, Civil War tale from bestselling author Rodman Philbrick.
hrough a series of fascinating events, Homer’s older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army, and it’s up to Homer to save him. Along the way, he encounters strange but real people of that different era. These historical people and places will educate and engage young listeners about our nation’s past—in one of the most decisive moments of American history.
Rodman Philbrick on writing:
“I believe that we have the ability to change our lives using our imaginations. Imagination is a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”
hrough a series of fascinating events, Homer’s older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army, and it’s up to Homer to save him. Along the way, he encounters strange but real people of that different era. These historical people and places will educate and engage young listeners about our nation’s past—in one of the most decisive moments of American history.
Rodman Philbrick on writing:
“I believe that we have the ability to change our lives using our imaginations. Imagination is a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”
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Street Date:
01/13/2009
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780739372357
Lexile measure:
950
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APA Citation (style guide)
Rodman Philbrick. (2009). The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Unabridged Books on Tape.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rodman Philbrick. 2009. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Books on Tape.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rodman Philbrick, The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Books on Tape, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rodman Philbrick. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. Unabridged Books on Tape, 2009.
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Rodman Philbrick on writing:
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Rodman Philbrick on writing:
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