Age
6+
Grade
1+
Deborah Hopkinson, Brian Floca
From Slave To Soldier: Based On A True Civil War Story
Library Binding
(Turtleback Books Jan. 9, 2007)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In an incident drawn from a former slave's narrative and carefully fleshed out, young Johnny runs away to join a company of Union soldiers. Taking up an invitation from a passing bluecoat, he joins troops on the march, and is given a job as a mule team driver. After taking a wagonload of provisions by himself over a dangerous bridge, he's even given a uniform of his own.
- ISBN
- 0606064648 / 9780606064644
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 7.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 0.8 x 6.2
in.