The Last Brother: A Civil War Tale (Tales of Young Americans Series)

Synopsis

By the summer of 1863 the Civil War had raged for two years, yet the peaceful little town of Gettysburg seemed beyond its reach. But on the morning of July 1, two massive clouds of dust herald the arrival of Union and Confederate troops. The stage is now set for what becomes one of the pivotal battles of the Civil War. Though he's only eleven years old, Gabe is a bugler in the Union Army. He takes his responsibility very seriously; after all, there are over 60 different battle calls for buglers to learn. But what is even more important to Gabe is watching over his older brother Davy who, as a foot soldier, is right in the thick of the fighting. With their other brothers lost in earlier battles, Davy is Gabe's last brother. He'll do whatever it takes to protect Davy. But when Gabe meets Orlee, a young Confederate bugler, what was so definite and clear before is now complicated by friendship and compassion. Does one have to choose between service to country, to kin, or even to a new friend? Once again, the superb author-illustrator team who brought us The Scarlet Stockings Spy combines their talents to bring American history to vivid life. Masterful storyteller Trinka Hakes Noble brings the events of the past into present-day suspense. Incredible, true-to-life illustrations from artist Robert Papp take the young reader from armchair reading to center stage at one of America's most memorable events.

Copyright:

2006

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

50 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781585362530

Publisher:

Sleeping Bear Press

Date of Addition:

10/17/11

Copyrighted By:

Trinka Hakes Noble

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family

Submitted By:

Jamie Yates

Proofread By:

Lena

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.