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by Ann Rinaldi (Author) "I KNEW THINGS were going to be bad when I heard the knock on the door early that morning ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Harcourt Brace International; 1st Gulliver Books/Harcourt Brace Pbks Ed edition (1 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0152021973
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152021979
  • Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.3 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,357,410 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Rinaldi has woven two interesting plots here into a fine coming-of-age historical novel....Makes readers feel as if they are living in history.--Booklist
Fast-paced and dramatic, with a wealth of interesting background information....Impressive.--Publishers Weekly
Deliciously macabre.--The Bulletin


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In Washington, D.C., President Lincoln has just been assassinated and the city is reeling with suspicion, fear, and confusion. But for 14 year old Emily, the Union''s turmoil is nothing compared to her own dire struggles.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overall great book!, 24 Aug 1999
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Ann Rinaldi has written a great book involving two interesting plots. The first sixty pages or so are a little slow, but keep reading!! It gets a lot better!!! After accommplishing those first pages I was hooked for the rest of the book! This was the first book by Ann Rinaldi that I have read before and can't wait to read another!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good, 20 Aug 1999
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I really liked this book! It is a Classic "Rinaldi". I really like Ann Rinaldi style of writing and it is filled with all sorts of excitement. One thing that was a bit different than most of her books is that is was sort of "dark". It is not a real "happy" book to read although it is very good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!, 17 Aug 1999
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This review is from: An Acquaintance with Darkness (Great Episodes) (Hardcover)
This book, is so amazing. You feel as if you were right there with Emily, feeling her grief, seeing what she saw, hearing what she heard. It was great. This is the first book I've read by Ann Rinaldi, and I'm making a promise to read all of her material. She's a wonderful author! A definite page turner. Keeps you wondering.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It deserves a lot more than 5 stars!
It was a great story. It felt as if you were Emily and your mother had died and you were orphaned. You also felt the craziness that everyone was feeling after Lincon was... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars My Gosh!
My gosh! This was fantastic. I mean, for goodness sakes, tears were welling up in my eyes with frustration at the end. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An energetic and exciting book that I'd recomend to anyone!
Throughout the book it is awesome how Anne Rinaldi has tied history to fiction. Oboiusly she has spent a lot of time researching to come up with such a clever, well thought out... Read more
Published on 14 Jul 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly an "Acquaintance With Darkness"
This a dark and mysterious book about an interesting and unthought of topic. The book makes the characters realistic. It is haunting and morbid. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Not one of Rinaldi's "masterpiecies", yet not so bad
Well, to be really honest with you, I didn't like this book. Personally, I though Ann Rinaldi could've done a little better. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars First thought, bummer, as I read on more like Bravo!!!
The first paragraph or so , it was like Mrs. Rinaldi you can do better but as I read on I was like I take that back. I totally fell into the Washington D.C. backdrop. Read more
Published on 21 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is something you'll want to read.....
This is the first Ann Rinaldi book that I have ever read and I really enjoyed it. The story was so well put together and had extremely reasearched information. Read more
Published on 17 May 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars This was not one of her best books, yet not a failure.
This book is really exciting;from the first chapter only. I am going to be honest with you, because if I raved about how wonderful and exciting this book was, it would be a lie... Read more
Published on 19 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was very good I loved the suspense
there wasn't enough romance though.I wish her books were longer.
Published on 1 Feb 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
I am a big fan of Ann Rinaldi, and I definatly think this is one of her best. It is a great book to curl up with, and once you start reading, it's hard to stop. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 1999

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