OLDER FICTION
Rinaldi, Ann

The Last Full Measure

(4) YA Tacy's brother, David, cannot enlist in the Northern army. Consequently, he struggles with his role as caretaker for his mother and sister while others fight. With the Battle of Gettysburg raging around them, Tacy witnesses her brother's inner battle as he discovers his place among the soldiers. Although the book is fairly formulaic, the genuine characters and historical context will satisfy Rinaldi fans.

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