Shelley G. (ssgilby) - , reviewed on 10/21/2009 + 19 more book reviews

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Really excellent book set in the mid-late 1800s in Minnesota. It tells the story, through the eyes of German immigrants, of the Sioux Uprising (Dakota Conflict) of 1862. The story alternates between a young boy, who tells the story from the aftermath of the Uprising on, and his ancestors (particularly his aunt) who tell the story from before, during and immediately after the conflict. Interesting, yet sad. I good read especially for those like me from Minnesota. It gave me some background on an incident from my home state I knew very little about.

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