The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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The Civil War of Amos Abernathy

Written by Michael Leali
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8 - 12
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304
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Jun 7, 2022
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A heartfelt debut novel about a boy’s attempt to find himself in the history he loves–perfect for fans of Dear Sweet Pea and From the Desk of Zoe Washington.Amos Abernathy lives for history. Literally. He’s been a historical reenactor nearly all his life. But when a cute new volunteer arrives at his Living History Park, Amos finds himself wondering if there’s something missing from history: someone like the two of them.Amos is sure there must have been LGBTQ+ people in nineteenth-century Illinois. His search turns up Albert D. J. Cashier, a Civil War soldier who might have identified as a trans man if he’d lived today. Soon Amos starts confiding in his newfound friend by writing letters in his journal–and hatches a plan to share Albert’s story with his divided twenty-first century town. It may be an uphill battle, but it’s one that Amos is ready to fight.Told in an earnest, hilarious voice, this love letter to history, first crushes, and LGBTQ+ community will delight readers of Ashley Herring Blake, Alex Gino, or Maulik Pancholy.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780063119864
    Publication Date
    June 7, 2022
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    304
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021048383

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