Escape from home beyond the western sea, book 2 fighting ground. Publishers weekly jonathan may be only thirteen years old, but with the revolutionary. What is the main problem in the book the fighting ground. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the fighting ground by avi. 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. April 3, 1778 he may be just thirteen, but jonathan knows hes ready to go to the war against the british. The fighting ground written by avi spaghetti book club. A young boy, jonathan, decided to go against his fathers order and signed up to be in the revolutionary war. This 12 page printable reading response journal is a perfect companion to any class reading the fighting ground by avi. Thirteenyearold jonathan hears a corporal is forming a militia to ambush a small group of enemy soldiers. 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. The fighting ground the fighting ground summary, links to historical background, related movies and books, and 3 teaching ideas. His father was badly injured in fighting and his older brother, who joined the battle a year before, has not been heard.
Well, the fighting ground features a young boy who runs away without his parents approval to go to war. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother and the execution of nathan hale sophia has. The book is about the disillusioning experience of a young teenager who runs away to fight in the american revolutionary war. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fighting ground. Book report form the fighting ground book report form pdf file. 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. The fighting ground by avi novel packet by harborview. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The fighting ground worksheets and literature unit by avi grades 48 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. An approachable, personal story of yearold jonathans experiences during. By the end of the story, the boy discovers that he no longer desires the life of a soldier.
It tells the story of a thirteenyearold boy named jonathan who runs away in order to fight in the american revolutionary war. 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. Then one morning, april 3, 1778, the tavern bell sounds, calling men to arms. Acclaimed childrens author avis many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Jonathans older brother is away fighting with general washington in pennsylvania.
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. The fighting ground by avi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. During the second half of the 1770s when the story takes place, the revolutionary war, which began in 1775, is the strongest. The fighting ground paperback january 27, 2009 by avi author. Lord kirkles money beyond the western sea, book 2 man from the sky. What is the book the fighting ground about answers. Dedication for kevin and shaun, my sons, with love contents dedication. The fighting ground the fighting ground audiobook, by avi. Avis first book, things that sometimes happen, was published in 1970, and to date, he has published 75 books. It is very discriptive and easy to picture, it was like watching a movie in your mind. 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.
More than thirty years after its publication, awardwinner the fighting ground continues to be an important work of historical fiction for young readers. Scott odell award for best historical fiction ala notable book ala best books for ya. The cross of lead won the newbery medal, and the true confessions of charlotte doyle and nothing but the truth were awarded newbery honors. Zen jiu jitsu from confused white belt to confident blue belt duration. The fighting ground is a 1984 young adult historical fiction novel written by edward irving wortis, under his pen name, avi. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fighting ground. Acclaimed childrens author avi s many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award.
Avi thirteenyearold jonathan goes off to fight in the revolutionary war and discovers the real war is being fought within himself. He yearns to battle for glory, just like his brother and cousin. Eager to prove his mettle, with blood pounding in his ears, jonathan joins the. The fighting ground by avi the pseudonym of edward irving wortis is a 1984 young adult. The journal breaks the book into 11 sections and allows students to reflect on the reading through reading response questions and other organizers. The book the fighting ground is about a boy who isn. The fighting ground is when a boy who is thirteen and he knows hes ready to go to war against the british. Into the storm beyond the western sea, book 2 iron thunder. Avi lives in the rocky mountains of colorado with his wife, linda cruise wright.
In avi s the fighting ground, what is life in america in the 1770s. Easyfunschool mini unit the fighting ground by avi. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Develop strong comprehension skills with the fighting ground by avi engage your students while reading avis the fighting ground. On this warm spring morning, not far from trenton, new jersey, a yearold boy. So when jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling men to fight. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. 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. The fighting ground by avi the pseudonym of edward irving wortis is a 1984 young adult historical fiction novel.
He yearns to battle for glory,just like his brother and cousin. 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. 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 has been added to your cart add to cart.
Bologna, international book fair, white raven, 1984 notable childrens trade books in social studies, 1984. 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. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. He may be just thirteen, but jonathan knows hes ready to go to the war against the british. The fighting ground by avi meet your next favorite book. In this book, avi ably portrays the hopes and then fears of jonathan, a young boy who suddenly finds himself fighting in the. The timeframe covers just two days, april 3 and april 4 in 1778. Midnight magic midnight magic summary, booktalk, 12 discussion questions, and related titles. He began at the new york public library and then took a job at trenton state college in new jersey. The fighting ground by avi guided reading packet teacherspayteachers gr 48. It went by minute by minute and always had you on the edge of your seat. This swiftly paced adventure story of a battlewithinabattle is told by avi in stark detail, with vivid historical settings and breathtaking action. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Free the fighting ground worksheets and literature unit.