March Toward the Thunder
March Toward the Thunder by Joseph Bruchac is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group in September 2009. This 298-page book presents a Native American perspective on the Civil War through the story of Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada. Despite being too young and not fitting the typical profile of a soldier, Louis is drawn to the promise of good wages and the fight against slavery, leading him to join the northern Irish Brigade.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of prejudice, acceptance, and the complexities of leadership during wartime. As Louis navigates the realities of battle, he encounters a range of experiences that challenge his expectations. This edition also includes an author’s note, a discussion guide, and a selected bibliography for further reading, making it a resourceful choice for those interested in juvenile fiction set against the backdrop of the Civil War period.
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From the multi-award-winning author of Code Talker comesa Native American perspective on the Civil War.
Louis Nolette, a fifteen-year-old Abenaki Indian from Canada, is recruited to fight in the northern Irish Brigade in the Civil War. Though he is too young, and neither American nor Irish, he finds the promise of good wages and the fight to end slavery persuasive enough to join up. But war is never what you expect, and as Louis fights his way through battles, he encounters prejudice and acceptance, courage and cowardice, and strong and weak leadership in the most unexpected places.
This paperback edition includes an author’s note, discussion guide, and selected bibliography for further reading.
“A fine choice for readers who want war stories that include plenty of action, as well as reflection.” –Booklist
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