Powell lies about his age and joins the union army. Powell, a yearold who lies about his age and leaves his home in hilly western maryland to become a. Clifton wisler answer all questions in sentence form. May 14, 2008 the book, red cap, is about a kid named ransom who gets to be a drummer in an army during the civil war. Clifton wisler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andersonville prison, fiction, history, juvenile fiction, prisoners and prisons. Clifton wisler is the author of more than sixtythree books, many of them historical fiction for young adults. Red cap has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Clifton wisler is a historical fiction novel based on the life of a boy who lived during the american civil war. Red cap is hailed by critics for its historical accuracy and was named an american bookseller pick of the lists. Clifton wisler, including jerichos journey, and mr. Red cap by g clifton wisler 19940801 g clifton wisler on. Redcap is the nickname of a boy named ransom powell. Red cap by wisler, g clifton seller red rover do over published 1991 condition good. Chapter one what is the difference between a civil war and a normal war. Ransom has two friends, enos and ollie that he hangs out with in frostburg, maryland.
Childrens middle grade historical books childrens picture books. Then enos leaves to battle on the same side and gets his head blown off at. Buy red cap book online at low prices in india red cap. The book, red cap, is about a kid named ransom who gets to be a drummer in an army during the civil war. What evidence is there that random is a voracious reader. His ability to bring history alive in accessible and engaging ways make him a popular author for young readers. G clifton wisler a young yankee drummer boy displays great courage when hes captured and sent to andersonville prison. His ability to bring history alive in accessible and engaging ways make him a popular author. Clifton wisler overview thirteenyearold ransom later dubbed red cap thought fighting in the civil war would be an adventureuntil the day of his first battle. Clifton wisler bases this riveting novel on the life of an actual drummer boy. Prisoners and prisons, juvenile fiction, fiction, confederate prisoners and prisons. Signed by the author to fellow childrens author, and fourtime edgar winner, joan lowery nixon and her husband.
Does anyone have a summary or outline of red cap by g. Clifton wisler 19502006 was an american historical novelist, the author of almost 70 books, many of them historical fiction for young adults. The grim reality of war is vividly recalled in this wellresearched and wellwritten work of fiction. Relying on historical records, awardwinning author g.
Childrens books, history, literature and fiction, mystery and thrillers submitted by. Johnny heller a young yankee drummer boy displays great courage when hes captured and sent to andersonville prison. Wisler s work, most of which had appeared only in massmarket paperback form, can be divided into several distinct categories. He is from western maryland and relates to us his service in a virginia later, west virginia unionist regiment. Clifton wisler did a great job of making every single character believable and with their own special personalities. Red cap is a historical fiction book, first published by g. Buy red cap book online at best prices in india on. Clifton wisler is the awardwinning author of more than seventy books, including run the blockadeand red cap, an ala best book for young adults.
Reviewed in the united states on 26 september 2014. Wisler lives in plano, texas in the united states, where he continues to work on his doctoral dissertation on the history of the ninth texas infantry regiment in the american civil war. Clifton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Clifton wisler 5 editions first published in 1991 not in library. Thirteenyearold ransom later dubbed red cap thought fighting in the civil war would be an adventureuntil the day of his first battle. Here, wisler offers an episodic account of the wetherbys journey from tennessee to texas in 1852. Family relations between 12yearold jericho, his bossy sister, adventuresome older brother, and two younger brothers are well drawn and provide plenty of humor. Clifton wisler my group did a project for my english class. Red cap by g clifton wisler read by johnny heller audiobook. Also, every situation seemed like it was actually unfolding as you read. Red cap is a 1991 young adult historical novel by g. Find frostburg, maryland, in your atlas or on the internet. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
A sober but important contribution to the growing number of civil war novels. He is currently completing a doctorate in civil war history at the university of north texas. The story, which is not based on a single persons biography, but. To joan and nick, with hopes youll enjoy this story of courage. Reviewed in the united states on september 26, 2014. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clifton wisler has 69 books on goodreads with 1722 ratings. Red cap book by g clifton wisler 4 available editions. A young yankee drummer boy displays great courage when hes captured and sent to andersonville prison. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Enoss brother, patrick, goes to battle for the confederate and gets killed. Powell, this story vividly portrays the costs of war and the resiliency of the human spirit. At the age of thirteen ransom left home against his familys wishes to join the civil war.
The return of caulfield blake an evans novel of the west g. Wisler lives in plano, texas, where he continues to work on his doctoral dissertation on the history of the ninth texas infantry regiment in the civil war. Powell, a boy who lives in frostburg, maryland, decides to join the union army against his parents will. Aug 01, 1994 isbn 9780140369366 middle grade 10 and up buy. Clifton wisler seller ergodebooks published 19940801 condition used. Gr 48another worthy historical novel from the author of red cap lodestar, 1991. Clifton wisler born 1950 is the author of more than sixtythree books, many of them are historical fiction for young adults. The story, which is not based on a single persons biography, but was researched by wisler, and drawn from the lives of several historical figures, follows the life of a young boy at the start of the american civil war 1862. Clifton wisler paperbacklike new conditionno torn, bent, or curling pagesno writing, highlighting, or underliningspine is intact and secure.
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