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Trailblazer Books (Chronological) #20
Caught in the Rebel Camp: Frederick Douglass
The Civil War has just begun, and the controversy between the North and the South continues to heat up. Everybody seems to be getting into the action—except for Danny Sims. Danny wants nothing more than to fight with the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry, Frederick Douglass’s newly formed black regiment. But his young age and a lane foot keep Danny from enlisting. The boy feels good for nothing until Frederick Douglass recommends Danny as the caretaker of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw’s horses. Danny knows the importance of this task, and he’s confident he will do an excellent job.
But when the colonel’s own horse escapes one night, Danny goes after him, only to find himself inside the Confederate soldiers’ fort. In terror, he remembers the Fifty-Fourth’s plans of immediate attack—what if the battle begins while he is inside? When Danny sees that the Confederates are making their own plans for the attack, Danny realizes that the Union soldiers are being set up for a trap! Can Danny escape in time to warn his troops?
A CRIPPLED BOY HAS NO PLACE
IN THE WAR . . . DOES HE?
An adventure story, ideal for readers 8-12 years of age.
But when the colonel’s own horse escapes one night, Danny goes after him, only to find himself inside the Confederate soldiers’ fort. In terror, he remembers the Fifty-Fourth’s plans of immediate attack—what if the battle begins while he is inside? When Danny sees that the Confederates are making their own plans for the attack, Danny realizes that the Union soldiers are being set up for a trap! Can Danny escape in time to warn his troops?
A CRIPPLED BOY HAS NO PLACE
IN THE WAR . . . DOES HE?
An adventure story, ideal for readers 8-12 years of age.
160 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2003
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Dave Jackson
232 books70 followersDave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois.
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December 7, 2018
Frederick Douglass featured.
May 20, 2020
Assigned to read this whole series in middle school, and I learned a lot. Great educational read!
June 20, 2019
Danny Sims is one of the luckiest boys alive, but he doesn't think so. He is being paid ten cents a day to care for Frederick Douglass' carriage horses. Danny longs to join the Union Army, and fight with the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry, a newly formed Negro branch of the military. Unfortunately for Danny, he is too young and was born with a clubfoot. He lives vicariously through the news in Douglass' newspaper as well as information obtained from others around him. Though he has a job caring for the horses of men who have left to fight, his heart is not in it.
One day, Frederick Douglass takes Danny on the train to Boston. Danny thinks he is in trouble and is being returned to live with his uncle, but Douglass has bigger plans. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the Fifty-Fourth Infantry, wants Danny to become his orderly, taking care of his uniform and horses. Danny is thrilled and works hard at the job, but loses Shaw's prized horse one day. While out looking for it, he is mistaken for a delivery boy and taken into the Rebel fort. Will Danny get free before the fighting starts? Is the Fifty-Fourth Infantry walking into a trap?
Rich in historical detail, action, and adventure, Caught in the Rebel Camp is sure to please readers between the ages of eight and twelve. The opening page informs the reader of which details are fact and which are fiction. The book concludes with more information about Frederick Douglass as well as recommendations for books and movies to check out for further learning. Reading the book feels like experiencing the Civil War. Danny's character is funny and lively and it is easy to identify with his struggles to fit in. Frederick Douglass is a Christian hero with a fabulous story to tell, which gives a taste of the history of the United States.
Caught in the Rebel Camp is part of the Trailblazer series by Dave and Neta Jackson. Young people looking for a good historical adventure, homeschoolers, or anyone studying the Civil War, will enjoy this look at America's past and its heroes.
One day, Frederick Douglass takes Danny on the train to Boston. Danny thinks he is in trouble and is being returned to live with his uncle, but Douglass has bigger plans. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the Fifty-Fourth Infantry, wants Danny to become his orderly, taking care of his uniform and horses. Danny is thrilled and works hard at the job, but loses Shaw's prized horse one day. While out looking for it, he is mistaken for a delivery boy and taken into the Rebel fort. Will Danny get free before the fighting starts? Is the Fifty-Fourth Infantry walking into a trap?
Rich in historical detail, action, and adventure, Caught in the Rebel Camp is sure to please readers between the ages of eight and twelve. The opening page informs the reader of which details are fact and which are fiction. The book concludes with more information about Frederick Douglass as well as recommendations for books and movies to check out for further learning. Reading the book feels like experiencing the Civil War. Danny's character is funny and lively and it is easy to identify with his struggles to fit in. Frederick Douglass is a Christian hero with a fabulous story to tell, which gives a taste of the history of the United States.
Caught in the Rebel Camp is part of the Trailblazer series by Dave and Neta Jackson. Young people looking for a good historical adventure, homeschoolers, or anyone studying the Civil War, will enjoy this look at America's past and its heroes.
December 11, 2013
Caught in the Rebel Camp is an adventure book. Danny is a black boy and wants to fight in the Civil War. He can't because he has a club foot. He is put in charge of the sergeants horse but it gets away from him one day. He ends of getting stuck in a rebel camp and has to get out to warn his infantry about an attack. Did Danny make it out in time to warn his infantry? How did he get out? I would recommend this books to anyone that likes stories about the Civil War, but I thought it was very boring.
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