Sarny: A life Remembered
Sarny: A life Remembered
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Southern United States • 1860s
1999
YA
12+ years
Super Short Summary
Sarny: A Life Remembered by Gary Paulsen follows the life journey of Sarny, a formerly enslaved person, from the Civil War to her later years. The narrative captures her resilience and pursuit of education, freedom, and dignity amid historical upheavals. The story builds upon Sarny's experiences introduced in Paulsen's earlier work, Nightjohn.
Informative
Challenging
Emotional
Inspirational
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Sarny: A Life Remembered by Gary Paulsen is acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of post-Civil War America through the eyes of Sarny, a former slave. Praise centers on Paulsen's compelling narrative and rich character development. Criticism is minimal but points to the novel's intense themes as potentially overwhelming for younger readers. Overall, it’s a powerful, educational read.
Who Should Read Sarny: A life Remembered?
Readers who enjoy Sarny: A Life Remembered by Gary Paulsen are often drawn to historical fiction with strong, resilient characters. Fans of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, which explore themes of endurance and freedom, would appreciate this book's focus on the African American experience post-Civil War.
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Novel • Fiction
Southern United States • 1860s
1999
YA
12+ years
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