Iron Thunder (I Witness)

Author Avi has once again created an exciting, story for readers of all ages! He has clearly researched the facts to bring us a historical fiction account of what it must have been like to serve on one of the most famous boats in American history. Through the eyes of young Tom Carroll, a young fatherless lad, the reader is led through the building, launching, and fighting of the famous ironclad ship. This would make an excellent book for classrooms to read while studying the American Civil War! The actual photos, pictures, and maps give truth and background to the story.

...was recommended to me by one of my students. He enjoys historical fiction and he learned I did as well. Right now the book is floating between the students. Don't know if it will get returned, but oh, well they are reading something other then drugs, gangs etc.It was shipped and arrived in a timely fashion.Thank you~

My fifth grade son absolutely loves this book! He had to read it for school, and while normally he doesn't get excited about school reading, this one really held his attention.

As a teacher, I was able to use this book, which is at about a 3.5 grade equivalent, to give lower readers access to books about war. Usually books about war are written at a higher level, so this was a great find for me.

My son had this a 6th grade summer read. It was a an easy book, the setting of the civil war married his studies from 5th grade and the story was relevant to his age group.

Gave it to my 10 year old grandson and he loved it.

My son liked it. It is narrated as if it were real history.

This coming from a 12 year old boy who does not like to read, but had to pick a Historical Fiction book for 7 grade English!