Brief Description: A 9 yo farm boy must take over the farm when his older brothers take up the Civil War fight. Most fight for the Union side, but one brother does not, thus dividing the family.
Geographical Setting: Illinois, Jasper County, North America, United States
Historical Era: 1860s, 19th Century
Date Range: 1861-1865
Keywords: American Civil War
Original Publication: 1964
Suitable for Grades: 5-9th
Target Audience: Middle Grade, Teen