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Sep 17, 2009 | ISBN 9780142414460 | Young Adult Buy
May 01, 2008 | ISBN 9781440633249 | Young Adult Buy
Jan 08, 2019 | 432 Minutes | Young Adult Buy
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Sep 17, 2009 | ISBN 9780142414460 | Young Adult
May 01, 2008 | ISBN 9781440633249 | Young Adult
Jan 08, 2019 | ISBN 9780525628217 | Young Adult
432 Minutes
From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War.Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.This paperback edition includes an author’s note, discussion guide, and selected bibliography for further reading.“A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” —Booklist
From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comes a Native American perspective on the Civil War.Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.
Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac
* “A carefully researched novel…the many details will give YAs a good feel for what the war was like for those who fought in it.” —KLIATT, starred review “A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” —Booklist“Louis is a likable character and readers will follow him with interest, learning much along the way.” —Kirkus Reviews
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