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210 pp.
| Clarion |
May, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-618-18190-3$$15.00
(2)
YA
Thirteen-year-old Haswell convinces his mother and sister to take in a wounded Confederate soldier, despite the danger. Following the tragic outcome, Haswell goes in search of his older brother, serving in the Confederate army. Hahn wraps the story around a vivid and accurate portrayal of the period, never allowing the strong setting to intrude on or interfere with the trajectory of Haswell's quest.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2003