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Despite his promise to take care of his family, Johnny embarks on a bold mission to supply the Confederates, only to be taken prisoner by a runaway slave, in a novel that explores the reasons for the Civil War. Reprint. VY. SLJ. PW.
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Characters/People edit
- Johnny: A white boy from the south who doesn't like African Americans. He thinks that the war is for states' rights.
- Cush: A former slave who is now a soldier for the union.
- Marse Stevens: Add a description of this character.
- Bartlett: The captain for the Union side.
- Bridget: A mule
- Sam: Johnny's younger brother.
- Sarah: Johnny's younger sister.
- Lee
- Regis: A mule that Johnny rides on.
- Marshall
- Lincoln
- Mr. Mclean: Generous official that gives Johnny food.
- Willie
- Grant
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
When they brought Pa home from the war all shot up, he said he might die, and he did, too.
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Lincoln Collier (Author)
- Christopher Collier
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