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“This action-packed Civil War title launches a nonfiction series dedicated to extraordinary chapters of history…A rousing introduction to this defining conflict that makes the history appealing and relatable.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Thompson displays a solid knowledge of the Civil War…He ably covers major battles, campaigns, and figures…mixing informational passages and fact boxes with colorful action sequences.”
— School Library Journal
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“An entertaining overview…. What brings these events to life, particularly for reluctant readers, is Thompson’s spirited, conversational narration…. Should keep students engaged.”
— Booklist
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“The book’s greatest strength is its colloquial storytelling…Thompson’s passion for his subject is infectious…An easy, breezy series opener that should help create a few new history buffs.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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The book's greatest strength is its colloquial storytelling.... Thompson's passion for his subject is infectious.... An easy, breezy series opener that should help create a few new history buffs.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Action-packed.... Thompson adopts an urgent and sometimes humorous tone that conveys infectious enthusiasm.... A rousing introduction to this defining conflict that makes the history appealing and relatable.
— Publishers Weekly
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Thompson displays a solid knowledge of the Civil War.... He ably covers major battles, campaigns, and figures...mixing informational passages and fact boxes with colorful action sequences.
— School Library Journal
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An entertaining overview.... What brings these events to life, particularly for reluctant readers, is Thompson's spirited, conversational narration.... Should keep students engaged.
— Booklist