KEITH, Harold.

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  • Author(s): Broughton, Mary Ariail
  • Source:
    Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. Letter K, p431-431. 1/3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Keith, Harold; Authors; Historical fiction; War stories; Rifles for Watie (Book)
    • Abstract:
      This article focuses on the works of author Harold Keith. Keith is best known for his enduringly popular historical novel, Rifles for Watie, a Civil War story about the tedium of war and a young spy for the Union Army trapped behind Confederate lines in the West. The book won the Newberry Medal in 1958 and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1964. Keith's works, which reflect his interests in history and sports, have been praised for their accuracy and attention to detail.