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No Man's Land

This fascinating, thoroughly researched young adult novel details the accounts of Thrasher, a 14-year-old Confederate soldier battling his own insecurities and fears while facing the grim realities of war as he comes to understand the true nature of honor.

Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 176 pages

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