What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 9–12 · 2022

What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg

By Ellen T. Crenshaw (Author/Illustrator), Who HQ

Part of the Who HQ Graphic Novels series

Witness Gettysburg's chaos through a war reporter's eyes in a gripping graphic novel.

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Step into the chaos of the Battle of Gettysburg with Alfred Waud, a daring war correspondent. As he captures the pivotal Pickett's Charge, Waud faces danger and seeks truth amidst the turmoil. This graphic novel vividly brings history to life, offering a unique eyewitness perspective on one of the Civil War's most crucial battles. Will Waud's art reveal the hidden stories of war?

From the publisher

Discover the story behind the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of war reporter Alfred Waud in this compelling graphic novel – written and illustrated by National Book Award-longlisted creator Ellen T. Crenshaw. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! See the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes Alfred Waud, a special artist and war correspondent whose depiction of Pickett’s Charge is thought to be the only visual account by an eyewitness. A story of extreme risk, strife, and the search for truth, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the crucial Civil War battle – brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

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Format
Pages
64
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN790L
Themes & topics
Books about politicsBooks about 1850-1899Books about the Civil War
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
April 12, 2022
First published
May 31, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593225172

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