BILLY AND THE REBEL: Based on a True Civil War Story, Hopkinson, Deborah — $3.99 pb
48 pgs. 2006. Lower elementary school.
AR 3.2 LG
“Billy is living in Gettysburg in 1863 when he hears the nearby guns and cannons of the Rebel soldiers. When a young Confederate deserter from North Carolina arrives at their door, Billy and Mama offer him shelter and protection until the battle is over. Based on a true story, this tale of courage and concern, illustrated in watercolors, would be a good choice to introduce young readers to the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, soldiers, friendship, and courage.” —Infotech

Historical fiction, chapter book

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