Belle Boy: A Sister in the Rebel Ranks

by Anne Fuller

Midwest Book Review says Belle Boy is "both educational and entertaining read throughout for secondary readers"! When Samantha Anne's brother, Johnny, goes missing-in-action while fighting for the Confederate army, she takes on the responsibility of finding him herself. Lucky for her, she grew up tagging along with Johnny and his friends, doing things a proper Southern Belle should never do. These skills come in handy as she disguises herself to join the rebel ranks. Between fierce and bloody battles, she searches the tired, filthy faces of soldiers looking for Johnny. Along the way, her life is forever changed by the difficult choices she is forced to make, the horrors of war she shares with her fellow soldiers, and the courage she discovers within.

Genres: Historical Fiction

140 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2010

Reviews

[Sharon Huether · Rating 3 out of 5]

When word got back to Samantha's family that her brother was missing during the many wars of the Civil War. She felt it her duty to find him. She leaves her parents home in the night and travels alone to join up with the Southern Army. She displays courage while she is disguised as a boy. No one is wiser to her except some cousins from back home. She survives the war and comes home to find her missing brother in fine shape.

[Ann's Reading Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very great fun informative story!! Not CF but a clean read!! I really enjoyed how it portrayed how a woman was able to hide in the army when women were not allowed to. Also how war affected the ones who fought through their eyes! So touching!! Love this book!!!!

[Marita · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister sent this book for me as a gift. The Author is in her ward.
The beginning was a bit stiff and formal, but quickly develops into a wholesome civil war story that is fun to read. Great ending and the discussion questions are awesome too! Short and sweet but not sappy. Well worth your time!