Ghosts of the Civil War

Written & illustrated by Cheryl Harness

A ghostly encounter thrusts Lindsey into the heart of the Civil War's pivotal moments.

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48 pages· 6,014 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Lindsey's indifference to history shatters when a ghostly guide, Willie Lincoln, whisks her back to the Civil War. Together, they witness the fierce debates and bloody battles that defined a nation. From Fort Sumter's first shots to Gettysburg's chaos, and finally, Lincoln's tragic assassination, Lindsey experiences history's raw power. Will she return unchanged, or will the past's lessons alter her forever? This vivid journey through time challenges her understanding of patriotism and sacrifice, leaving an indelible mark on her soul.

From the publisher

Lindsey couldn’t have cared less about the Civil War, let alone a battle reenactment. After all, who cares about a boring old war that happened more than a hundred years ago?And then she meets Willie – but he’s not just another kid, he’s actually “Willie Lincoln,” and he’s traveled back to the present to explain exactly what the Civil War was really about. He takes Lindsey by the hand and leads her on a tour like no other as they witness heated debates about abolition, secession, and patriotism. They visit Fort Sumter as the war is declared, witness bloody battles like Bull Run and Gettysburg unfold before them, and then watch General Lee’s surrender to Grant at the Appomattox Court House. And just when Lindsey thinks this gruesome, terrible war is all over, she watches with terror as the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln occurs right before her eyes. Filled with detailed maps, glossaries, biographies, and dynamic, glorious illustrations, “Ghosts of the Civil War” brings this monumental era in American history fully alive. It’s a journey that Lindsey – and every reader along with her – will never forget.

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