Books like The Gallant Boys of Gettysburg (Bonnets and Bugles #6) by Gilbert Morris
In "The Gallant Boys of Gettysburg," the sixth volume of a ten‑book series, 13‑year‑old Leah supports the Union army while 14‑year‑old Jeff fights as a drummer boy for the Confederacy. The story follows both children and their families as they experience the hardships of war, test their faith, and find hope and God's grace amid the bloodiest conflict of the American Civil War.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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