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-A hard-hitting Civil War novel . . . honest grapplings with complex issues . . . will win readers' interest and sympathy from the outset.---Publishers Weekly -Vivid and accurate portrayal of the period . . . strong setting . . . entertaining and thought-provoking . . . a strong adventure . . . that resonates with universal themes.---Horn Book -A memorable journey in the voice of a young boy whom readers will care about, a first-rate story, and an essential addition to Civil War collections.---Kirkus Reviews -Wonderfully written story peopled by believable, three-dimensional characters . . . fine storytelling and characterization hook readers from the onset . . . an excellent choice.---School Library Journal -Brings readers up close . . . the action is fast and furious, and kids will be caught up in the story.---Booklist -Even if the fiction shelves are drooping with middle-grade Civil War novels, find room to squeeze in one more.---Bulletin -Well-written . . . Reluctant younger teens might find this book an easy, enjoyable read.---VOYA A hard-hitting Civil War novel . . . honest grapplings with complex issues . . . will win readers' interest and sympathy from the outset. --Publishers Weekly Vivid and accurate portrayal of the period . . . strong setting . . . entertaining and thought-provoking . . . a strong adventure . . . that resonates with universal themes. --Horn Book A memorable journey in the voice of a young boy whom readers will care about, a first-rate story, and an essential addition to Civil War collections. --Kirkus Reviews Wonderfully written story peopled by believable, three-dimensional characters . . . fine storytelling and characterization hook readers from the onset . . . an excellent choice. --School Library Journal Brings readers up close . . . the action is fast and furious, and kids will be caught up in the story. --Booklist Even if the fiction shelves are drooping with middle-grade Civil War novels, find room to squeeze in one more. --Bulletin Well-written . . . Reluctant younger teens might find this book an easy, enjoyable read. --VOYA

-A hard-hitting Civil War novel . . . honest grapplings with complex issues . . . will win readers' interest and sympathy from the outset.---Publishers Weekly -Vivid and accurate portrayal of the period . . . strong setting . . . entertaining and thought-provoking . . . a strong adventure . . . that resonates with universal themes.---Horn Book -A memorable journey in the voice of a young boy whom readers will care about, a first-rate story, and an essential addition to Civil War collections.---Kirkus Reviews -Wonderfully written story peopled by believable, three-dimensional characters . . . fine storytelling and characterization hook readers from the onset . . . an excellent choice.---School Library Journal -Brings readers up close . . . the action is fast and furious, and kids will be caught up in the story.---Booklist -Even if the fiction shelves are drooping with middle-grade Civil War novels, find room to squeeze in one more.---Bulletin -Well-written . . . Reluctant younger teens might find this book an easy, enjoyable read.---VOYA

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Mary Downing Hahn, a former children's librarian, is the award-winning author of many novels for young readers, including Deep and Dark and Dangerous, The Old Willis Place, and Wait Till Helen Comes, recently adapted for film. She lives in Columbia, Maryland. www.marydowninghahnbooks.com

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