the mostly true adventures of homer p figg by rodman philbrick

Determined to alert the authorities (and his brother) that Harold is too young to be a soldier, the plucky narrator traces the path of the regiment. Figg's older brother, Harold, to take a rich man's son's place in the Union army, Homer can't just stand around doing nothing. When his guardian, Uncle Squinton 'the meanest man in the entire state of Maine' sells off Homer P. Philbrick (Freak the Mighty) offers rip-roaring adventure in this Civil War era novel featuring a mistreated orphan who doesn't let truth stand in the way of spinning a good yarn. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart-but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. history!In this emotive, Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & 'Little Round Top,' one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S.

The mostly true adventures of homer p figg by rodman philbrick