I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

by Lauren Tarshis illustrated by Scott Dawson
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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
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Can two runaway slaves escape danger in the bloodiest fight of the Civil War?
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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 to the 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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About this Series

With heart-pounding action and high emotional stakes, this well-researched fiction series brings historical disasters to life through the eyes of people who experience them. Each chapter book puts an ordinary kid in the middle of a terrifying event, from a devastating hurricane to an infamous shipwreck. With determination and a bit of luck, these characters survive dangerous situations, reunite with their friends and families, and start to rebuild their lives.

Told in short, gripping chapters with striking black-and-white illustrations, the I Survived stories keep readers on the edges of their seats as they learn about important current events and moments in history. Thoughtful author's notes provide additional background information, timelines, and research and writing tips.

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Product Details

    • Grades: 3 - 5
    • Ages: 8 - 11
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 112 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-545-45936-5
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"Sentimental of plotline but informative and breathlessly paced."—Kirkus Reviews
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