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OverviewDo you have what it takes to run off and join the army, leaving your family behind? That's what John Lincoln Clem, a nine-year-old boy living in Ohio, does as the American Civil War rages on. In 1861, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment, determined to fight for his country. Johnny becomes a drummer boy, and eventually the youngest soldier to serve in the war. Living a soldier's life, he experiences the brutalities of battle, the hunger and illness in between, and imprisonment before being sent home a hero. Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E. F. AbbottPublisher: St Martin's Press Imprint: St Martin's Press Dimensions: Width: 13.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.20cm Weight: 0.148kg ISBN: 9781250104335ISBN 10: 1250104335 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 14 February 2017 Recommended Age: From 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsJohnny's pluck, erstwhile patriotism, and sheer determination make him a likable and sympathetic hero. . . . the blend of strong story and illustrations brings to life a unique Civil War tale. --Booklist In one of four titles launching the Based on a True Story series, Abbott (a pseudonym for author Kristin O'Donnell Tubb) profiles the youngest known soldier in the American Civil War.... Twenty short chapters, interwoven with archival photos and Noble's line drawings, depict the grueling realities of a being a Civil War soldier...while dashes of hope...help keep this war story palatable for younger audiences. --Publishers Weekly Johnny's pluck, erstwhile patriotism, and sheer determination make him a likable and sympathetic hero. . . . the blend of strong story and illustrations brings to life a unique Civil War tale. --Booklist In one of four titles launching the Based on a True Story series, Abbott (a pseudonym for author Kristin O'Donnell Tubb) profiles the youngest known soldier in the American Civil War.... Twenty short chapters, interwoven with archival photos and Noble's line drawings, depict the grueling realities of a being a Civil War soldier...while dashes of hope...help keep this war story palatable for younger audiences. --Publishers Weekly Author InformationE.F. Abbott is a pseudonym for Karen Romano Young, author of Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles. She has written over a dozen books for children. Karen and her family live in Bethel, Connecticut. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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