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336 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins |
April, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-62979-209-5$17.95
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4-6
Fifteen-year-old soldiers Leander and Polly (disguised as "Paul") meet in a makeshift hospital in Rome, Georgia, during the Civil War and become fast friends. Individually, the characters journey through training, long marches, a stint in the Andersonville POW camp, and the explosion of the steamship Sultana. Rich historical details make this novel stand out. An author's note (with archival photos) provides background information. Bib.