"Soldier Song: A True Story of the Civil War" by Gilbert Ford follows the true experiences of a soldier during the American Civil War. Through vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book captures the heart of the conflict, highlighting the soldier's struggles, bravery, and the music that sustained him and his comrades. The narrative portrays the harsh realities of war, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the power of song as both a morale booster and a means of coping with the grim circumstances they faced. This poignant tale offers a unique perspective on the impact of the Civil War on individual lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Stories Of the Civil War .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Hyperion .

Gilbert Ford holds a BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He is the author and illustrator of The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring , named a Best STEM Book of 2017, and has illustrated many middle grade jackets, as well as the award-winning picture book Mr. Ferris and His Wheel . He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at GilbertFord. com. Debbie Levy is the award-winning author of many books of nonfiction and fiction, including the New York Times bestseller I Dissent , This Promise of Change , The Year of Goodbyes , and the young adult novel Imperfect S piral . She lives in Maryland with her husband. They have two grown sons.