Asa Holmes or At the Cross-roads

Name: Asa Holmes or At the Cross-roads
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Set in the Appalachian Mountains during World War I, Asa Holmes follows the story of a young man who must choose between his duty to his family and his desire to fight in the war. The novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of family dynamics. At the Crossroads: Set in the American South during the Reconstruction Era, At the Crossroads tells the story of a young woman who must navigate the challenges of race, gender, and social status as she seeks to find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and the search for belonging.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 11 chapters · 39,195 words

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THERE is no place where men learn each other's little peculiarities more thoroughly than in the group usually to be found around the stove in a country store. Such acquaintance may be of slow growth, like the oak's, but it is just as sure. Each year is bound to add another ring to one's knowledge of his neighbours if he lounges with them, as man and boy, through the Saturday afternoons of a score of winters.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-age, Drama
Length: 39,195 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 382 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Children's literature — The protagonist Asa Holmes is a young character and his adventures and personal development form the crux of the book. The plot and content are suitable for a young audience.
Adventure — The protagonist Asa Holmes embarks on a journey where he faces numerous challenges which adds the element of adventure to the book.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, depicting the social settings and culture of that time, thus providing a historical perspective.
Coming-of-age — The plot follows the transformation and personal growth of Asa Holmes, thus marking it as a coming-of-age story.