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Fifteen-year-old Private John Griffith Allen, a Confederate soldier from South Carolina, survives the Battle of Gettysburg only to be captured by Yankee soldiers and sent to prison.
Quick Summary
A fifteen-year-old Confederate soldier captured at Gettysburg finds himself behind enemy lines, facing danger at every turn in a Union prison camp. Kids will root for John as he navigates risky escapes, unexpected alliances, and moral questions that challenge everything he thought he knew about loyalty and courage. If your kid likes survival stories like Hatchet or historical adventures like Johnny Tremain, they'll be hooked from the first page. Perfect for middle graders ages 9-12 who love intense, thoughtful stories about ordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances.