About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of adult problems or needs to see a model of quiet, persistent bravery within a family unit. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels they must step up to help a parent or sibling during a period of family crisis or illness. The story follows twelve-year-old Anna as she disguises herself as a boy and travels into the heart of the Civil War to find her wounded father. Beyond the historical setting, the book explores the deep emotional resilience required to protect loved ones and the difficult choices children make when the adults in their lives are vulnerable. It is a thoughtful exploration of responsibility and grit for the 8 to 12 age range. Parents will appreciate how it balances historical tension with a grounded, heartfelt focus on the sibling bond and daughterly devotion.
