I thought that the book was great. It told of the Civil War through a boys point of view that had to stay home with his family. It had love, family, and war in it.
THIS BOOK IS CRAP. IF YOU WANT TO BE SO BORED ONE DAY, READ THIS BOOK! I WAS BORED TO DEATH. A5A IS A REALLY BORING BOOK. I THINK YOU GET MY POINT. IF NOT: ACROSS FIVE APRILS IS BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!