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Set in 1863 Pennsylvania, the novel follows fourteen‑year‑old Tacy as she confronts the horrors of the Battle of Gettysburg. Her brother David is in charge on the field while their father serves as a Union army doctor. Amid the chaos, Tacy also strives to keep her free‑black friend Marvelous safe from rebel soldiers.
The story blends historical detail with family dynamics, offering a youthful perspective on the Civil War’s impact on civilians, soldiers, and African American allies in a small Pennsylvania community.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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