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Soldier's Heart: Being the Story of the Enlistment and Due Service of the Boy Charley Goddard in the First Minnesota Volunteers
(1998, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Gary Paulsen)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Vividly realistic depiction of war.
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for Ages 11 and Up
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About Soldier's Heart: Being the Story of the Enlistment and Due Service of the Boy Charley Goddard in the First Minnesota Volunteers
Parents need to know that this realistic depiction of war will open teens' eyes. The book covers major Civil War battles and details injuries and diseases among the soldiers. Though he enlists dishonestly, Charley does his best. Details injuries and causes of disease among the troops. It's great as an adjunct to history study, and for reluctant readers.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the realities of war. Did the graphic realism of this book surprise you? Has it changed your view of the Civil War and other battles? Do you think war is as painful for soldiers today as it is for Charley? Why or why not?
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