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In 1863, fifteen-year-old Private Allen of South Carolina, captured at the Battle of Gettysburg, decides to switch his allegiance to the Union and is sent to fight "savages" in Dakota Territory, where he confronts his prejudices and learns what heroism really means.A boy finds his perceptions of heroism and courage challenged when, after surviving the Battle of Gettysburg, he finds himself further involved in war, then is sent to the new Dakota Territory.
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Bring history to life with compelling stories,sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversityHistorical fiction helps students connect to their middle schoolsocial studies classesReading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improvecomprehension of historical fictionStrong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our sharedAmerican heritagesJamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends,traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the CivilRights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teachreading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle schoolreading, language arts, or social studies classes.Reading Level 5-8Interest Level 6-8
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