AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Mary Williams/R. Gregory ChristiePUBLISHER: Lee and Low Books PUBLICATION DATE: April 7, 2005
GENRE: Historical Fiction READING LEVEL: 3rd- 5th
BRIEF OVERVIEW:
After an attack during the Civil War destroys his
village and his family a young boy discovers other orphaned boys. Over their
journey they have many hardships. The boy grows up & becomes leader of
their camp.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY:
Make time lines of the events
that happen in the story.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Kara Norris, Valdosta State University
