The Youngest Union Spy - Tom Gnagey - Bog

The year was 1863. The Civil War raged. In Book One of this growing Series of novels for 9 to 15-year-olds, Christopher Adams, almost 13, finds his life threatened at every turn as he tries to deliver an important message to a Union General - a message that could make the difference between victory and defeat for the Union Army. During his Journey from central Pennsylvania to southern Georgia, he must avoid and match wits with vicious highwaymen out to silence him, a raging storm at sea that puts the ship to the ultimate test, a ruthless pirate that captures him at sea, and a variety of other dangerous characters. In the end, he fearlessly winds his way through the cannon and rifle fire of Civil War battles, determined to deliver his message. He acquires a wonderful horse and makes several fascinating friends who help him along his way. A must read for young adventure lovers.