
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
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?
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?
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