Civil War Drummer Boy
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2012
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In "Civil War Drummer Boy" by Larry Day, the story follows a young boy named Jamie, who dreams of becoming a drummer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As he leaves his small town and joins the battlefield, Jamie faces the harsh realities of war, camaraderie, and loss. Through his journey, he learns the importance of bravery, friendship, and the impact of music on morale. The narrative highlights the struggles and resilience of a young boy coming of age in a tumultuous time, capturing the essence of hope amidst the chaos of war. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by G. P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers .
Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch.