The Deep Cut

by Susan Rosson Spain

Book Overview

Thirteen-year-old Lonzo knows that Papa thinks he's slow compared to his brothers. When the Civil War breaks out and throws Culpeper, Virginia, into chaos, Papa sends Lonzo to live with his aunt... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761453164
• ISBN13: 9780761453161
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended

DEEP CUT is a suspenseful story told in a unique voice. A highly recommended supplement to social studies curriculum units on conflict, wars, and The Civil War. Not only will kids find it a page-turner, but teachers will be able to use it as a springboard for discussions and personal writing pieces focusing on differences, choices, and responsibility.

Fine story of the Civil War.

Susan Rosson Spain's THE DEEP CUT tells of a teen who is somewhat slow compared to his brothers, and who is facing a war in Virginia. His father sends him to live with an aunt while Lonzo's best friend secretly enlists in the Confederate army: Lonzo's struggle is not only with the war affecting his life, but with his own skills and courage in this fine story of the Civil War.

Great story.

I really enjoyed this book and think it should be on the reading list in schools. It gives a seldom looked at perspective of the Civil War. And I was so delighted to find out that it was based on truth about the authors family. Adults should read this book as well.

The Deep Cut

Susan Rosson Spain's first novel is a masterpiece and sets the bar for aspiring writers! As a former teacher, I only wish this book had been written earlier so that I could have shared it with my students. It brings the Civil War into focus in a way that makes history spring to life. The Rosson family tragic biscuit story is the icing on the cake in this splendid tale. I especially enjoyed the author's note at the end that explained what really happened at Winfrey and the photo of the real Deep Cut. I predict this book is headed for numerous awards and I'm glad I was able to purchase a First Edition!

A treasure of a book

I loved this book! "Slow" Lonzo is the most insightful and delightful young narrator I've had the pleasure to meet since Huckleberry Finn. I cannot imagine this story told through a better character's eyes. Maybe it's Lonzo's simple and charming colloquialisms or maybe it's the unique way he interprets the world around him, but I found myself vividly drawn in to Lonzo's world and the scary and confusing things happening all around him. It's not often a writer can make me care so deeply about the characters in a book, but this one did. After my fourteen year old gets his turn, I plan on reading The Deep Cut again.