"The Perilous Road" by Joyce Friedland follows the journey of a young boy named 12-year-old William, who is caught up in the chaos of the American Civil War. As he grapples with his desire for adventure and his fear of the violence surrounding him, William's world is turned upside down when he finds himself navigating a landscape filled with danger and uncertainty. Along the way, he encounters soldiers, both Union and Confederate, and learns about the harsh realities of war, bravery, and the importance of making difficult choices. His journey ultimately leads him to a deeper understanding of courage and friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Novels Ties .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 26 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Learning Links .

Brian Yansky lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, the writer Frances Hill. He is the author of the award winning Young Adult novel My Road Trip to the Pretty Girl Capital of the World . He has an MFA in Writing from Vermont College and teaches writing at Austin Community College.