I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

Written by Lauren Tarshis

Book #7 in the I Survived series

A young boy and his sister escape from slavery and join the Union army during the American Civil War

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112 pages· 10,189 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In 1863, Thomas and his sister Birdie escape slavery, guided by the North Star. Their journey takes a turn when they meet Corporal Henry Green, who offers them refuge with his Union regiment. As they march towards a new life, the call to battle in Pennsylvania looms. Amidst the bloodiest conflict, Thomas must confront the ultimate test of survival at Gettysburg. Can he protect his sister and find the freedom they desperately seek?

From the publisher

The bloodiest battle in American history is under way . . .It’s 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes: Corporal Henry Green brings Thomas and Birdie back to his regiment, and suddenly it feels like they’ve found a new home. Best of all, they don’t have to find their way north alone–they’re marching with the army.But then orders come through: The men are called to battle in Pennsylvania. Thomas has made it so far . . . but does he have what it takes to survive Gettysburg?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
10,189
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about warBooks about 1850-1899
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
156538
Publication
Published
February 1, 2013
First published
December 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545459365

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