Bull+Run

Summary:
Through the alternating viewpoints of 16 characters from various walks of life, readers gain insight into the first battle of the Civil War and into the nature of war in general. Poignant, dramatic cameos seamlessly woven together make for compelling historical fiction. School Library Journal 9/1/97

Lexile: 810

Book Talk from Booktalks Quick and Simple:
We hear many stories of the Civil War. Most involve battles fought and won. But what was it really like? What were the men like who fought the war? What were their motivations in joining the war? Paul Fleischman tells the story of several different participants in the war. Did Northerners fight against slavery or were their motives something else? What about the foreigners who joined up? This is a fascinating account of what it might have been like to be part of this time. Follow the diverse paths that all lead to the Battle of Bull Run.

More Info:
[|View photos] of the setting for this book, from the US National Park Service--Manassas National Battlefield Park