Mr. Lincoln's drummer
by G. Clifton Wisler
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Amid the chaos of the Civil War, eleven-year-old Willie Johnston bravely serves as a drummer, showing remarkable courage beyond his years. His daring actions earn him the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor, making him the youngest recipient in history. Experience the challenges and heroism of a young boy caught in one of America's toughest times.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalComing of AgeCourageFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
War & Conflict Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0525674632
- Pages
- 131
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 33,707
Genres
Drummers (Musicians)
Subjects
Johnston, William J., 1850- -- Juvenile fictionJohnston, William J., 1850- -- FictionUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fictionUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction