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In the book , written by Ann Rinaldi, there are two main characters whose names are Maria and Oscie. These two girls are sisters that live in a house that is being divided by the civil war. Their stepfather (Will McLean) is from the north and is known as a Yankee ....

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.... and is always trying to best people around her and herself. An example of this is how Oscie is always arguing with Will. She even asked her tutor, “will you teach me to best Will McLean?” Although Maria and Oscie are very different they do have a few things in common. They both have an odd attraction to military men. This is shown in their choice of guys. They also both share the same parents. Sarah who is dead now, also has Dr. John and Mama as parents. Both Oscie and Maria are in love with the south and don’t want to part with most of its ways when they move. It is amazing how Ann Rinaldi is able to work so much of ....