From Slave to Soldier: Based on a True Civil War Story (Ready-To-Read Level 3)
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 48
Published: 2007
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"From Slave to Soldier: Based on a True Civil War Story" by Deborah Hopkinson tells the inspiring tale of a young enslaved boy who dreams of freedom. During the Civil War, he seizes the opportunity to escape and joins the Union Army as a soldier. Through his bravery and determination, he fights not only for his own freedom but for the liberation of others. The story highlights themes of courage, perseverance, and the quest for justice, providing young readers with a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs faced by those who fought for their rights during one of America's most challenging times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Ready To Read .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Simon Spotlight .
Brian Floca is the author and illustrator of Locomotive , winner of the 2013 Caldecott Medal; Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 , a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Lightship , also a Sibert Honor Book; and Racecar Alphabet , an ALA Notable Children's Book. He has illustrated Avi's Poppy Stories, Kate Messner's Marty McGuire novels, and Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan's Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring , a Sibert Honor Book and winner of the Orbis Pictus Award. You can visit him online at BrianFloca. com. Deborah Hopkinson's most recent book is the ALA Award-Winning Apples to Oregon . Her other titles include Under the Quilt of NIght (Also illustrated by James E. Ransome) and Fannie in the Kitchen . She lives in Oregon.
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