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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7): Volume 7

Lauren Tarshis

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Nominee:Golden Archer Award -Intermediate (2014)
The bloodiest battle in American history is under way . . .

It's 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes: Corporal Henry Green brings Thomas and Birdie back to his regiment, and suddenly it feels like they've found a new home. Best of all, they don't have to find their way north alone--they're marching with the army.But then orders come through: The men are called to battle in Pennsylvania. Thomas has made it so far . . . but does he have what it takes to survive Gettysburg?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scholastic Press
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 2013
  • Pages: 112
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.10in - 0.30in - 0.10lb
  • EAN: 9780545459365
  • Recommended age: 08-11
  • Categories: Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)Action & Adventure - Survival StoriesHistorical - Military & Wars

About the Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

Praise for this book

Praise for I SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912: "The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." --KIRKUSPraise for I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916: "This is a gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for I SURVIVED HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005: "Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." --BOOKLIST