Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Jesse BowmanA Union Boy's War StorySeries: Historical Fiction Adventures (HFA)By Tom McGowen DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews ResourcesResources In this action-packed historical fiction novel, Jesse Bowman joins the Union Army in hopes of finding adventure. However, this teenage soldier learns that victory comes at a great cost. He discovers the hardships of war, the horror of battle, and the loss of friendship on his journey through the Civil War. Join Tom McGowen as he tells the story of one boy’s contribution to the Union’s triumph over the Confederacy.Publication Date: 01/01/2008Copyright: 2008Pages: 160Trim Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with black-and-white illustrationsGrade Level: 3–6Age Level: 9–12LC Number: 2007005230ATOS Reading Level: 7.0ATOS Points: 6.0Quiz #: 121084Dewey: FicFormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-2929-3$30.27$22.70Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-4944-4$30.27$22.70 "McGowen . . . fills the book with accurate historical details that provide insight into the daily trials of army life during the Civil War . . . this title will be well received by many readers ages eight through twelve."Catholic Library World, September 2008"A good introduction to American history and historical fiction."Highlands Regional Library Cooperative, April 15, 2008"The writing is crisp, the story filled with action and adventure, and yet great attention is paid to the accuracy of the historical detail."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2008See all reviews Jesse Bowman Educator's Guide Loading… Other books in Historical Fiction Adventures (HFA) 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"The 'Real History Behind the Story' section is a great addition to this historical fiction series. These would be excellent books for teachers to use in their classrooms, because they intertwine American history with realistic tales."Library Media Connection, March 2008"The writing is crisp, the story filled with action and adventure, and yet great attention is paid to the accuracy of the historical detail."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2008"A good introduction to American history and historical fiction."Highlands Regional Library Cooperative, April 15, 2008"McGowen . . . fills the book with accurate historical details that provide insight into the daily trials of army life during the Civil War . . . this title will be well received by many readers ages eight through twelve."Catholic Library World, September 2008". . . readers interested in the Civil War will enjoy the story."School Library Journal, July 2008"The narrative follows young Jesse Bowman’s story and does an excellent job of incorporating real events such as Civil War battles, weapons, uniforms, rations, living conditions, and the effects of the war on both soldiers and civilians."Children's Literature"The new Historical Fiction Adventure series aims to mix accurate history with a strong story . . . readers will certainly get a sense of what war is like. McGowen covers some interesting aspects of the war that will be unfamiliar to most readers . . ."Booklist, April 15, 2008"Elementary libraries with grades 3-6 readers seeking solid historical fiction with vivid plots based on real-world action will appreciate . . . Hannah Pritchard . . . and Jesse Bowman . . . Each book includes not only a vivid story line based on facts, but a summary, discussion questions, activities and bibliography geared to Internet research. Both are very highly recommended picks."Children's Bookwatch, March 2008 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-2929-3 List Price: $30.27 Discount Price: $22.70 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-4944-4 List Price: $30.27 Discount Price: $22.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble