If this book was made into a movie, I don't have the slightest idea which actors I would choose to play the characters. I would recommend this book to my history teacher, Coach Hubble. I wasn't able to predict the ending the book.

The emotions this book caused me to feel, were those of excitement, adventurous and courageousness. This portion captivated my attention because the author mentions a death drawer. The portion of the book that captivated my attention is on page 63, in the second paragraph, the last sentence of the second paragraph and all of the third paragraph. Pruitt was my least favorite character because she worries WAY too much, she's WAY too protective, and she tends to be very negative about a lot of things.

Delphine was my favorite character because she's very spunky, has a very high spirit, always looks on the bright side of things, and she's also extremely brave and courageous. My favorite character was Delphine Duval. I believe the author's intention for writing this book was to let the reader see what life was like during that time.

What kept me reading this book was the fact that everything that was going on, was happening during the Civil War time period. Richard Peck has written many books for children, including A Year Down Yonder, which won the Newberry Medal in 2001. I just happened to find this book at the local thriftshop and picked it up. It has such vibrant descriptions and memorable characters. The children learn the story of their dad's family, and a family secret or two. This story is told as a flashback, as Tilly's grandchildren come for a visit in 1916. And why is the Pruitt family harboring southerners? Little do they all know the deep effect they will all have on each others lives and futures. Residents wonder if the darker woman, Calinda, is a slave, or if the two women are spies for the south. Rumors begin to fly around town immediately. They cannot continue their journey to St. Delphine and her companion Calinda are like nothing the small town of Grand Tower has ever seen. Then a stranger from New Orleans steps off a steamboat headed to St Louis. With their father gone, they are struggling to make ends meet. Tilly Pruitt lives in Illinois with her brother Noah, her sister Cass and their mother.

The river between us by richard peck