A native of Greenville, South Carolina, USA Courtney McKinney-Whitaker holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of South Carolina Honors College, a master's of library and information science from the University of South Carolina, and a master's in English from Illinois State University. She lives in Illinois with her family.
The events of the Anglo-Cherokee War in 1759-60 in South Carolina
are brought vividly to modern readers in a meticulously researched
tale...Patient and sophisticated readers will find the story
compelling and deeply moving and its heroine unforgettable.--
"Kirkus Reviews (starred)"
The novel is noteworthy for its setting, circumstances germane to
Colonial American history yet little known.... A unique historical
fiction title with a compelling plot and unique backdrop, taking
place during a little-known skirmish in a pivotal time of American
history.-- "School Library Journal"
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
