{"product_id":"diary-of-a-drummer-boy-9781732027640","title":"Diary of a Drummer Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe was only a drummer boy, but Orion Howe's courage under fire helped General Sherman break the Rebel hold on Vicksburg. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is April, 1861, and there is talk of war in the Howes' Illinois home. When President Lincoln asks for more soldiers, Orion's father and brother enlist. Hating to be left behind, twelve-year-old Orion soon joins them to be a drummer boy in the Union Army. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the war wears on, Orion bravely endures hunger, sickness, and fatigue, facing battles with nothing but his drum and sticks. But the biggest test of his courage is yet to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn May 19, 1863, Orion's company is pinned down outside Vicksburg under heavy fire. Colonel Malmborg sends him to request more ammunition. Suddenly Orion is struck in the leg by enemy fire. Can he still get to the rear wagons? When he runs into General Sherman, will he remember the message he has been sent to deliver?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiary of a Drummer Boy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a fictionalized diary based on the true story of Orion Howe, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. A beautifully illustrated introduction to the Civil War for students too young for more graphic depictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom reviews of a previous edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal: \u003c\/strong\u003e \"This imagined journal...has the tone of nonfiction. Garland's full-page illustrations are simply stunning...This picture book is perfect for students too young for more graphic depictions of the Civil War...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\" This] book will serve as a lively, vivid introduction to the Civil War, particularly as a short book to read aloud or have students read aloud in classrooms.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)\/Children's Book Council (CBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Alley Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/17\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732027640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e25402 \/ Diary of a Drummer Boy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.9 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Marlene Targ Brill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36667593228444,"sku":"9781732027640","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_271923ef-a11f-4310-a3eb-033032f5ab6e.jpg?v=1603915258","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/diary-of-a-drummer-boy-9781732027640","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}