Great Escapes #3: Civil War Breakout: An Unputdownable Military Adventure About the Largest Prison Escape for Children (Ages 8-12)

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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The third installment in the unputdownable Great Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! Civil War, 1863. Virginia. Union soldiers Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton were captured by the Confederate Army and taken to Libby Prison—one of the most horrific prisons ever run. Few ever made it out of the overcrowded, vermin-infested prison alive. But neither fear, nor darkness, nor squealing rats could keep Rose and Hamilton from freedom. They and other POWs would fight against the odds to attempt the largest prison escape in American history. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure! Can two captured soldiers mastermind the largest prison break in American history? Based on a True Story: Follow the incredible real-life escape of Colonel Thomas Rose and Major A. G. Hamilton from the notorious Libby Prison in 1863. A Daring Prison Escape: Witness a team of POWs risk everything to tunnel their way out of a filthy, vermin-infested cellar in a desperate bid for freedom. Action-Packed History: Experience the Civil War through the eyes of captured soldiers in a fast-paced narrative that brings a crucial piece of the past to life. Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With captivating illustrations and fascinating bonus facts, this unputdownable adventure is ideal for fans of the I Survived series. Review: Fun adventure that teaches history - I bought this book for my child and wanted to read it first myself. It is a gripping, suspenseful story, and well told with just enough detail and description to make history come alive for the reader. Review: Excellent read - Incredible tale of courage from the view point of Col. Rose, Mjr. Hamilton, and Robert Ford told at a good pace with excellent historical references along the way.