"The War Within: A Novel of the Civil War" by Carol Matas tells the poignant story of a young boy caught in the tumult of the American Civil War. As the conflict rages, he grapples with the complexities of loyalty and identity, torn between family ties and a yearning for freedom. Through his eyes, readers experience the harsh realities of war, the struggles of those on both sides, and the moral dilemmas that arise in times of crisis. With rich historical detail, Matas paints a vivid picture of resilience, courage, and the quest for understanding amid chaos and division. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 151 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .