The Red Badge of Courage

by Michael Burgan

In the spring of 1863, while engaged in the fierce battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Retellings

127 pages, Library Binding

Published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Mom · Rating 3 out of 5]

The original story of this book is a very sobering view of the Civil War. It was interesting that the author wrote this before he was ever in a war. It seems like a very accurate account.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the last Wishbone book in my collection; all the ones I've been reading recently came from an eBay lot I purchased a few months ago, and, now, I've finished every single one! While I'm glad that I was able to add them to my annual reading goal, I still wish I had more, especially since I know I haven't read every single book featuring that literature-loving Jack Russell terrier there is. Maybe some others will show up at a thrift store, used bookstore, or library sale; you never know.

As for the book itself, it's pretty much what you'd expect it to be: a retelling of a classic story, with some of Wishbone's commentary interspersed. Those who aren't fans of the classic PBS Kids show won't like it, but, for those like me who enjoy that old-school television program, it's a treat.

[Jenny Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

The final Wishbone Classic I had to finish. This little dog is a must read for any elementary child. I highly recommend this series rather than the Adventures, although that one is not bad per se, just different. The illustrations were very nicely done, almost like wood cuttings, as is common to most of the Classic series.
And now, to find the original yet again!

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe a little gory for a kids book, but I will definitely be saving this childhood classic for my kids

[Sheryl Gent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book series for kids!

[Despond]

Wishbone Classic #10 The Red Badge of Courage (Wishbone) by Michael Burgan (1996)