November 4, 2009
Mr. Lincoln's Drummer by G. Clifton Wisler R.L. 5.3 A.R. pts.-5
This story is about a ten-year old drummer during the Civil War. Willie
Johnston, a young lad with true grit, joins the Union army as a drummer; his
main job is to wake the troops and to sound the advance or retreat when
commanded. He soon finds that his duties also include caring for the
wounded. He shows that he is brave enough, but will he be lucky enough to
survive the war? Based on a true story, the author thoroughly researched the
details of the life of Civil War soldiers and a very courageous drummer boy.
