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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 | Lauren Tarshis
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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?
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jessinikkip
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A great story for kids about a young boys struggle to escape slavery, find his way north, survive the battle at Gettysburg and finally find a peaceful home with his sister in Vermont.

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lburgos9
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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg is a Historical Fiction book about a boy and his sister who run away from their farm because they were scared some soldiers were going to separate them. After a series of events, they ended up in the Battle of Gettysburg. I would do guided reading with the students. A quick video about the Battle of Gettysburg for extra reinforcement. https://youtu.be/HNb4FxBJP48 #UCFwalterslit

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Chelsibno
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I‘ve only just finished this one entry of this series, but I think it is an awesome set up for a historical fiction series for children. Original young characters find themselves caught up in incredibly dire & life-threatening historical events. While short, the book is jam-packed with tons of historical information, along with a list of recommended books for further reading. I‘m eager to read more of the books in this series!

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Chelsibno
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One of the fifth grade teachers told me how she really enjoyed this book, so I decided to give it a read. A lot of our students really love this series, so I should see what the appeal is. #BooksInTheWild #UncannyOctober