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Bella

by Carolyn Friesen

An orphan’s coming-of-age during the Civil War era

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An orphan’s coming-of-age during the Civil War era

Set in Philadelphia and Gettysburg in the 1860s and 1870s, Bella’s story connects a young person’s changing circumstances with major events at the close of the Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. After losing her parents, Bella becomes one of the early children living at the Gettysburg Homestead, an orphanage for children of fallen soldiers. The account traces her movement from childhood toward adulthood as she adapts to a new home and confronts questions of belonging. Historical events and an orphanage setting provide the framework for a story centered on bereavement, friendship, and resilience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen and young adult readers interested in historical fiction set during the U.S. Civil War period.
  • Readers looking for a coming-of-age story involving orphanhood, friendship, and adjusting to a new home.

Themes

Orphanhood and lossFriendshipResilienceBelongingThe Civil War era

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Book overview

Bella Hunter, a young girl growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the 1860s and 70s, faces a life-altering tragedy when her parents pass away, leaving her an orphan. How will she survive? What challenges await her in this tumultuous era?

Experience alongside Bella the end of the Civil War and the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Witness her journey as one of the first children to reside in the Gettysburg Homestead, an orphanage established for the orphans of fallen soldiers, and the adjustments she must make in her new surroundings.

This captivating coming-of-age story follows Bella's path from childhood to adulthood, as she navigates loss, friendship, and the search for her place in the world. Her tale of resilience and determination will hold your attention until the very last page.

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