I have always loved this book but find something new in it every time I read it. It is the story of two boys that are fighting in the Civil War for the Union. I wondered if the story would have been the same if Say would have been a rebel soldier. Would Pink have stopped and taken care of him? Even though they are kindred spirits at the age of fifteen, I doubt that Pink would have had mercy on someone who was fighting against him. I also thought about the reality of marauders and the destruction they contributed to by turning in deserters. I thought about COld Mountain and the similarities between the two. Overall, I think this book would be a great addition to an elementary or middle school library.
I wonder if anyone else says Pinkus Aylee at the end?
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