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Mr. Lincoln's Drummer Hardcover – January 1, 1995

by G. Clifton Wisler (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
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The author of Red Cap presents the story of William J. Johnston, an eleven-year-old Civil War drummer whose uncommon bravery on the fields of battle drew the attention of Abraham Lincoln and won him the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    800L
  6. Dimensions
    8.56 x 0.61 x 5.74 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dutton Juvenile
  8. Publication date
    January 1, 1995
  9. ISBN-10
    0525674632
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525674634
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Gr. 5-7. When his Pa joins the Union army as a soldier, 11-year-old Willie goes along as a drummer boy. They're assigned to different companies of the Third Vermont Regiment, and Willie shares a tent with some older boys from back home. As the Army of the Potomac marches through Virginia, their war consists mainly of camp life, discomfort, and retreat, though they see action at Lee's Mill and Malvern Hill. Willie meets Lincoln twice and receives the Congressional Medal of Honor. Despite the publisher's disclaimer that "No character in this book is intended to represent any actual person," Wisler's acknowledgments and epilogue concern the archival records he researched and the historical people represented in his novel, including Willie Johnston and other members of the regiment. Wisler achieves a credible presentation of camp life, though like many books based on real people and incidents, its ties to the facts seem to hamper it as fiction. Carolyn Phelan

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton Juvenile; First Edition (January 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525674632
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525674634
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.56 x 0.61 x 5.74 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 183 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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JustJen68
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice paperback book
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This book was suggested reading material alongside a writing curriculum my son uses. He enjoyed the book.
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mikeat
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for Grandson
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I bought this for my grandson, who's is 9 years old and very much interested in Lincoln and anything to do with it. He is really enjoying it and is learning much about the civil war along with it. My specific intention was to start familiarizing him with the Civil War and to start peaking his interest. This book is doing exactly what I wanted..
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COOKIE MAROVICH
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012
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My son chose this book for a school project so I also read it with him. I found the book fasicinating and learned so much about the young boys who were in the Civil War. especially about Willie still being the youngest recepient of the medal of Honor. Truely a great read for children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars War
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I love the cival war
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best novels I have read about the Civil War and ...
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One of the best novels I have read about the Civil War and the youngest person to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. It is a true story told in novel form. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down until I had finished it.
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Pj
5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book as a child and I LOVED it! I still love it and think that ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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This is a children's book. I am adult. I read this book as a child and I LOVED it! I still love it and think that it transcends age. Enjoy!!
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Love this story and the condition of the book was just fine!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Exactly as described
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