I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7): Volume 7 -- Lauren Tarshis, Paperback

The bloodiest battle in American history is under way . . .

It's 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes: Corporal Henry Green brings Thomas and Birdie back to his regiment, and suddenly it feels like they've found a new home. Best of all, they don't have to find their way north alone--they're marching with the army.But then orders come through: The men are called to battle in Pennsylvania. Thomas has made it so far . . . but does he have what it takes to survive Gettysburg?

Author: Lauren Tarshis
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/01/2013
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780545459365
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156538 / I Survived: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2013
Booklist 04/15/2013 pg. 67

About the Author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.