Whom Should I Fear? Sammy's Struggle: A Gettysburg Story
by Marie LaPres
Twelve-year-old Samuel Wade’s life has never been easy, but the coming of the American Civil War makes it even more difficult. When his older brother, Jack enlists to fight for the Union, Samuel must take care of his family, his best friend Emma, and work even harder at his job. Then the war comes to his hometown of Gettysburg and he must make quick decisions that could mean life or death. Will Samuel be able to keep Emma out of harms way? Will he be able to watch over his family? Will he finally be able to earn the respect of the townspeople who look down on him?