Narrative nonfiction: kids in war

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Momcilo Gavric's World War I story

2018
"In August 1914, Austro-Hungarian troops attacked eight-year-old Momcilo Gavric's village in Serbia. With his home destroyed and his family missing, Momcilo set off on his own to seek help from the Serbian army. The Serbian army took him in, and soon Momcilo was fighting against the Austro-Hungarian army that had taken everything from him. Follow Momcilo as he enters battle and becomes the youngest soldier to fight in World War I."--Back cover.

Momcilo Gavric's World War I story

"In August 1914, Austro-Hungarian troops attacked eight-year-old Momcilo Gavric's village in Serbia. With his home destroyed and his family missing, Momcilo set off on his own to seek help from the Serbian army. The Serbian army took him in, and soon Momcilo was fighting against the Austro-Hungarian army that had taken everything from him. Follow Momcilo as he enters battle and becomes the youngest soldier to fight in World War I"--Back cover.

Calvin Graham's World War II story

"In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his shipmates, but Calvin acted quickly to do his duty and help those around him. Join Calvin aboard the USS South Dakota and experience the story of one of the youngest people to serve in World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Johnny Clem's Civil War story

2018
"Bullets whizzed overhead, narrowly missing twelve-year-old Johnny Clem. The Confederate army was winning the Battle of Chickamauga, and Johnny's unit had begun to retreat. Although he had joined the Union army as a drummer boy, Johnny knew the dangers of the Civil War. Now he clutched his musket tight, prepared to protect himself and his fellow soldiers at any cost. Join Johnny on the battlefield as he fights to stay alive."--Back cover.
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Tillie Pierce's Civil War story

2018
"In 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged for three days. On afarm nearby, fifteen-year-old Tillie Pierce helped care for wounded and dying soldiers. Witness one of the most important battles of the Civil War up close with Tillie"--Provided by publisher.
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Sybil Ludington's Revolutionary War story

2018
"Narrative nonfiction book focused on the drama, adventure, and suspense of Sybil Ludington's nighttime ride to alert local militia of British invasion in the American Revolutionary War."--Provided by publisher.
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John Cook's Civil War story

2018
"Gunfire rang out across the countryside as fifteen-year-old John Cook watched his unit struggle during the Battle of Antietam. ... Follow John as he joins in, fighting to defend his unit during the bloodiest day of the Civil War."--Back cover.
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