Hear the Wind Blow

By Mary Downing Hahn

Book Overview

On a cold, snowy night, Haswell Magruder makes a decision that will have a profound effect on his own life as well as the lives of all those he loves. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family"s Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother and sister to take the man in, despite the certain repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such a "traitorous" act. Unfortunately, this is precisely what happens, setting off a horrific chain of events that leaves Haswell"s mother dead and the farmhouse burned to the ground. After leading his younger sister to safety with relatives, Haswell sets out on his journey in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War. Skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced plot distinguish this compelling family story by an award-winning author.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618181903
• ISBN13: 9780618181902
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

Mary Downing Hahn is an excellent author! Hear the Wind Blow is a great read!

Hear the Wind Blow by Mary Downing Hahn is a great read! The characters are true to the time period and it is historically accurate. It is entertaining and written very well minus the few light curse words that I etched out. My husband, kids, and I enjoyed reading this together as a family a chapter at night taking turns and then talking over how we each guessed it would end. This is one to keep on the bookshelf if you are into war history.