Billy and the Rebel: Based on a True Civil War Story (Ready-To-Read Level 3)

by Deborah Hopkinson

Book Overview

Read about a boy named Billy who helped his mother shelter a young rebel deserter on their farm, during the battle of Gettysburg. Includes colorful illustrations and a note to caregivers. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689833962
• ISBN13: 9780689833960
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Billy and the Rebel

This is a book about two boys during the Civil War who are on different sides, but who become friends. Billy and his mother made "Cousin" a part of their family, because as a run-away Confederate soldier in the North, he couldn't go anywhere else. The theme of the book was about the importance of helping people who are needy. The book was good at teaching a lesson about that even if people are on different sides, it's important to help. I would recommend this book to people ages 9 - 13, and people who might have to war but don't want to.