This is my first avi book and definitely not my last. Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophias war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophia calderwoods home in new york. Other fabulous historical fiction novels teachers that purchased this were also interested in. The greatest strength of the fighting ground, as i see it, is in the realistic way that a twentyfourhour period of combat in the times of the american revolution is portrayed. In avis the fighting ground, what is life in america in the 1770s. In a story like the fighting ground, i believe it is usually safe to say that the main problem or main conflict is the one between the great powers involved, in this case between the american.
So when jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling men to fight. Author bio avi is the awardwinning author of more than eightytwo books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Lyddie by karen paterson vocabulary, questions, final essay farewell to manzanar by houston and houston enrichment packet the fighting ground by avi questions, worksheets, hessian research the endless steppe by hautzig novel questions and map. The story of the fighting ground is an account of two days in the life of jonathan, a thirteenyearold boy living in rural new jersey during the american revolutionary war. Scott odell award for best historical fiction ala notable book ala best books for ya. April 3, 1778 he may be just thirteen, but jonathan knows hes ready to go to the war against the british. What is the book the fighting ground about answers. He began his writing career as a playwright, and didnt start writing childrens books until. And he yearns to don a uniform and battle fo glory. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Into the storm beyond the western sea, book 2 iron thunder. Avis first book, things that sometimes happen, was published in 1970, and to date, he has published 75 books. This book gives a realistic, unglorified, and compassionate view of how war was and can be. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
He yearns to battle for glory, just like his brother and cousin. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Newbery medalwinning author avi tells the compelling story of a young boy s first encounter with war and how it changes him. Easyfunschool mini unit the fighting ground by avi. The fighting ground by avi the pseudonym of edward irving wortis is a 1984 young adult historical fiction novel. Instead of chapters, the book is divided into segments of minutes on a clock, as thirteenyearold jonathan finds himself overmatched and in over his head as part of a.
Acclaimed childrens author avis many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Gun in hand, jonathan falls in with a militia and marches onward to the fighting ground. The book the fighting ground is about a boy who isn. An approachable, personal story of yearold jonathans experiences during. The fighting ground the fighting ground summary, links to historical background, related movies and books, and 3 teaching ideas. It tells the story of a thirteenyearold boy named jonathan who runs away in order to fight in the american revolutionary war. This 12 page printable reading response journal is a perfect companion to any class reading the fighting ground by avi. Escape from home beyond the western sea, book 2 fighting ground. The fighting ground by avi meet your next favorite book.
The fighting ground by avi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fighting ground by avi the the fighting ground is a chronicle of the 24 hours that a year old boy experiences as a soldier. The fighting ground written by avi illustrated by avi. Avi thirteenyearold jonathan goes off to fight in the revolutionary war and discovers the real war is being fought within himself. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fighting ground.
Avi was born in 1937, in the city of new york and raised in brooklyn. By the end of the story, the boy discovers that he no longer desires the life of a soldier. The book is about the disillusioning experience of a young teenager who runs away to fight in the american revolutionary war. Midnight magic midnight magic summary, booktalk, 12 discussion questions, and related titles. The timeframe covers just two days, april 3 and april 4 in 1778. The fighting ground and millions of other books are available for instant access. Eager to prove his mettle, with blood pounding in his ears, jonathan joins the gathering men at the tavern to hear the news. The fighting ground paperback january 27, 2009 by avi author. It takes place during revolutionary war eratimes from april 3, 1978, to april 4, 1978.
Avi lives in the rocky mountains of colorado with his wife, linda cruise wright. He began at the new york public library and then took a job at trenton state college in new jersey. His father was badly injured in fighting and his older brother, who joined the battle a year before, has not been heard. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother and the execution of.
On this warm spring morning, not far from trenton, new jersey, a yearold boy and his father are quietly tilling the sod on their farm. The fighting ground is a 1984 young adult historical fiction novel written by edward irving wortis, under his pen name, avi. The fighting ground is when a boy who is thirteen and he knows hes ready to go to war against the british. The fighting ground is about a boy who is thirteen yrs. Thirteenyearold jonathan hears a corporal is forming a militia to ambush a small group of enemy soldiers. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. First, johnathans brother is at war, and johnathans dad is was injured in the war. It was in the morning when jonathan first heard the bell.
Eager to prove his mettle, with blood pounding in his ears, jonathan joins the. Book report form the fighting ground book report form pdf file. During the second half of the 1770s when the story takes place, the revolutionary war, which began in 1775, is the strongest. An approachable, personal story of yearold jonathans experiences during his 24 hours midst quite unglamorous but very dangerous skirmishes during the revolutionary war takes place in 1778 near trenton, new jersey. Free the fighting ground worksheets and literature unit. What is the main problem in the book the fighting ground. Lord kirkles money beyond the western sea, book 2 man from the sky. The fighting ground the fighting ground audiobook, by avi. It is very discriptive and easy to picture, it was like watching a movie in your mind. Publishers weekly jonathan may be only thirteen years old, but with the revolutionary war unfolding around him, hes more certain than ever that he wants to be a part of itto fight for independence alongside his brother and cousin to defeat the british. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title.
His father, not far off, limped as he worked along the newly turned rows of corn. The fighting ground 9780064401852 by avi and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jonathans older brother is away fighting with general washington in pennsylvania. More than thirty years after its publication, awardwinner the fighting ground continues to be an important work of historical fiction for young readers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fighting ground. He yearns to battle for glory,just like his brother and cousin. It went by minute by minute and always had you on the edge of your seat. The fighting ground by avi is about a young boy in the middle of the revolutionary war called jonathan. He may be just thirteen, but jonathan knows hes ready to go to the war against the british. The journal breaks the book into 11 sections and allows students to reflect on the reading through reading response questions and other organizers. Then one morning, april 3, 1778, the tavern bell sounds, calling men to arms. The fighting ground provides a unique perspective about the revolutionary war from a young boys point of view.
The fighting ground worksheets and literature unit by avi grades 48 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. About the author avi is the awardwinning author of more than eightytwo books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. He was standing in the warm, open field feeling hot, dirty, and bored. The fighting ground written by avi spaghetti book club.