When the Union and Confederate armies converge on Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, suddenly Will and his family are caught up in the battle. Prologue. Historical note. Information on children's roles in the Civil War and the historic characters that appear in the book. Time line. Glossary. Suggestions for further reading.
Title alpha Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: Boys of Wartime
Category Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Pages Count 240
Topics Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. U.S. history. The Civil War (1861-1865). Military drummers. Soldiers. The Gettysburg Address.
SRC Level 4.200000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile 670L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2011-01-31
JLG Release Date Apr 2011
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.