The Red Badge of Courage
Experience the gripping story of Henry Fleming as he confronts the harsh realities of war in the American Civil War. Follow Henry's journey from a fearless dreamer to a vulnerable recruit, filled with both fear and self-doubt. Will Henry emerge as a coward or a hero on the blood-stained battlefields? Discover this vivid and captivating account of an ordinary young soldier's trials, brought to life by Wendell Minor, a renowned American writer, illustrator, and historian.
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Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of war. Now he's a raw recruit Henry experiences both fear and self-doubt. Will war make Henry a coward or a hero? A vivid fictionalised account of the experiences of an ordinary innocent young soldier on the battlefields of the American Civil War introduced by American writer illustrator and historian Wendell Minor.
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Grade: Grade 5-Grade 7
Brand: Puffin Books
Publisher Date: 11/12/2009
Author: Stephen Crane & Wendell Minor
Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.00
UPC: 9780141327525
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 240
