A Battle And A Boy

""A Battle and a Boy"" is a historical fiction novel written by Blanche Willis Howard. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young boy named Ned Trent, who is caught up in the middle of the conflict. Ned's father is a Union soldier who is captured and imprisoned by the Confederate army, leaving Ned and his mother alone and struggling to survive. As the war rages on, Ned finds himself drawn into the conflict when he is taken in by a group of Union soldiers. He becomes a drummer boy and travels with the soldiers, witnessing the horrors of war firsthand. Along the way, Ned meets a young Confederate soldier named Jack, and the two boys form an unlikely friendship despite being on opposite sides of the conflict. As the war comes to a close, Ned and Jack find themselves on opposite sides of a final battle. The two boys must make a difficult decision about where their loyalties lie and whether they will fight against each other. ""A Battle and a Boy"" is a poignant and emotional tale of friendship, loyalty, and the devastating impact of war on young lives. It offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the experiences of those caught up in the conflict, particularly children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.