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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
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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
Author: Gary Paulsen

Book Information
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
6

ISBN-13: 9780440228387 - ISBN-10: 0440228387
Publication Date: 9/12/2000
Pages: 128
Reading Level: Ages 9-12


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged)

Book Description:
In June 1861, when the Civil War began, Charley Goddard enlisted in the First Minnesota Volunteers. He was 15. He didn't know what a "shooting war" meant or what he was fighting for. But he didn't want to miss out on a great adventure.

The "shooting war" turned out to be the horror of combat and the wild luck of survival; how it feels to cross a field toward the enemy, waiting for fire. When he entered the service he was a boy. When he came back he was different; he was only 19, but he was a man with "soldier's heart," later known as "battle fatigue."

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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Renae M. wrote on 10/9/2006...


A wonderful story about a boy during the Civil war times. YOu don't have to be interested in the civil war to enjoy this book! Its about courage and strength.

Jennifer J. (AthenaCrosby) wrote on 6/15/2006...


My brother read this book. He loved Gary Paulsen (although he HATED to read). Most Paulsen books are late-elementary to middle school reading level, but if you have a child who doesn't like to read (and likes adventures), Paulsen might just be the author to get your child excited about reading--even at early High School level.

Matt B. (someshta) wrote on 5/23/2006...


This is a great book by Gary Paulsen about one boy's experiences in the Civil War. Good for a kid.


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