Library's review
This historical novel brings the Civil War alive, from rural Maine to the Battle of Gettysburg, with an engaging story of two brothers
Publication
The Blue Sky Press (2009), Edition: 1, 224 pages
Description
Twelve-year-old Homer, a poor but clever orphan, has extraordinary adventures after running away from his evil uncle to rescue his brother, who has been sold into service in the Civil War.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 2013)
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2012)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — 2012)
Great Stone Face Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2010)
Lupine Award (Winner — Juvenile/Young Adult — 2008)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2011-2012)
Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 2010)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2013)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — 2012)
Mitten Award (Winner — 2009-2010)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (Elementary — 2020)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2012)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2010)
Notable Children's Book (2010)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009
Pages
224
Physical description
224 p.; 8.75 inches
ISBN
0439668182 / 9780439668187
DDC/MDS
| 813 |