The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg (Newbery Honor Book)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0439668182
ISBN 13
9780439668187
Category
Fiction
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Publication Year
2009
Publisher
Pages
224
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Description
A dramatic, witty Civil War tale from bestselling author Rodman PhilbrickMaster storyteller Rodman Philbrick takes readers on a colorful journey as young Homer Figg sets off to follow his brother into the thick of the Civil War. Through a series of fascinating events, Homer's older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army. It is up to Homer to find him and save him. Along the way, he encounters strange but real people of that era: two tricksters who steal his money, a snake-oil salesman, a hot-air balloonist, and finally, the Maine regiment who saved Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg and won the war for the Union. (copy continues) - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
