Chapter 5: The Perilous Road
quiet and in a bad mood, often because you're upset
"Chris slid his eyes around at his father and then stood there, sullen and silent."
quiet and not willing to argue, even when treated unfairly
"A body oughtn't to stand there meek as Moses while the soldiers stole food and horses."
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By Kay Moore
AR Reading Level: 5.0
Point Value: 3.0
Reading If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War would be a great companion to The Perilous Road because it helps you understand what life was really like during that time. While The Perilous Road tells the story of Chris and his struggles, the nonfiction book explains important facts, like how families were divided by the war and what soldiers and civilians experienced every day. For example, it can show you what soldiers ate, how families dealt with shortages, and how both the Union and Confederate sides felt about the conflict. This extra information makes the events and emotions in the novel feel even more real and helps you see the bigger picture of the Civil War.