Civil War Breakout
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 2 hour read

Civil War Breakout

Written by W. N. Brown · Illustrated by James Bernardin

Book #3 in the Great Escapes series

Union soldiers plot a daring escape from a notorious Civil War prison.

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128 pages· 15,086 words· Est. 2 hour read
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In 1863 Virginia, Union soldiers Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton face the grim reality of Libby Prison, a place few escape alive. Amidst darkness and vermin, they hatch a daring plan to break free. As they and fellow POWs confront overwhelming odds, will their courage lead to the largest prison escape in American history? Discover the thrilling tale of resilience and ingenuity in this gripping adventure.

From the publisher

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The third installment in the unputdownable Great Escapes series is here–perfect for fans of the I Survived series!Civil War, 1863. Virginia. Union soldiers Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton were captured by the Confederate Army and taken to Libby Prison–one of the most horrific prisons ever run.Few ever made it out of the overcrowded, vermin-infested prison alive.But neither fear, nor darkness, nor squealing rats could keep Rose and Hamilton from freedom. They and other POWs would fight against the odds to attempt the largest prison escape in American history. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series–featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations–will leave you excited for the next adventure!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
15,086
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about Union soldiersBooks about the American Civil WarBooks about prison escapesBooks about Confederate prisonsBooks about America
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
511214
Publication
Published
July 7, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062860422

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