The Drummer Boy's Battle: Florence Nightingale (Trailblazer Books #21) [School & Library Binding]

Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author), Julian Jackson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Trying to provide for his family after his father dies, Robbie Robinson is thrust into the Crimean War as a drummer boy. Ages 8-12.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6. A new entry in a series of Christian fiction that places a young protagonist in the path of a heroic person who has made the world a better place. The horrors of war and disregard for the common soldier underlie this story of two brothers who leave home out of financial necessity to join the British forces fighting the war in Crimea. The older brother dies in the hopeless charge of the Light Brigade. Robby, the younger sibling, has his hand amputated by an unconcerned doctor in a filthy field hospital. The boy is placed in service to Florence Nightingale and becomes devoted to her, admiring her determination, courage, and self-sacrifice. The descriptions of war and its results are vivid. The main characters are engaging, and the historical background is accurate and informative. Villains abound, and they're not on the Russian side in this war. Readers of Patricia Beatty or G. Clifton Wisler's historical novels will be drawn to this title. Unfortunately, the amateurish drawings will limit the audience, and the five-title list for further reading contains one book from 1946 and another from 1951. Too bad, because this is a worthwhile, entertaining adventure story with universal values and appeal.?Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: San Val (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417607815
• ISBN-13: 978-1417607815
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,047,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first modern nurse--Florence Nightingale, February 10, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Drummer Boys Battle: Florence Nightingale (Trailblazer Books #21) (Paperback)

I strongly recommend this book. This is a great book about a boy in the Crimean War who helped Florence Nightingale. This book makes you want to read more and more! It is one of the best books I have ever read--I was really inspired by the love and care that Florence Nightingale gave to the wounded and sick soldiers. It was kind of bloody in places, but it makes you pray and feel sorry for the bad conditions they were in. I have read most of the Trailblazer books, and this one is my favorite!