The Boys' War: Confederate and Union soldiers talk about the Civil War facts for kids
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| Author | Jim Murphy |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Children's non-fiction, US history, American Civil War |
| Published | 1990 (Clarion Books) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 110 |
| ISBN | 9780899198934 |
| OCLC | 20419540 |
The Boys' War: Confederate and Union soldiers talk about the Civil War is a non-fiction book for young readers by Jim Murphy. It was published in 1990. This book shares the true stories of young soldiers who fought in the American Civil War.
What is The Boys' War About?
This book tells the story of the Civil War through the eyes of boys. It uses real accounts from young soldiers who served in both the Union and Confederate armies. These boys worked as fighters, bugle players, and even telegraph operators.
The book explains how the Civil War started. It also highlights the important roles these young soldiers played. Many of them were as young as twelve years old when they joined the war.
Jim Murphy used many firsthand accounts for the book. He found stories in diaries, journals, letters, and memoirs. These writings show what daily life was like for the young soldiers. They describe tough camp life and endless training drills. The book then takes readers right into the scary chaos of the battlefields.
The book is filled with many old photographs and drawings. These pictures help bring the stories to life. They show what the war was really like. It was a war that changed America forever.
Awards for the Book
- 1990 Horn Book Fanfare book
- 1991 Golden Kite Award for non-fiction - winner
