The Messenger Boy of Grafton, Vermont

By Thomas E. Fontaine

NEW NOVEL FOR PRE TEENS A new historical novel for 6th grade level reading and above is available in September from the Grafton Historical Society. The Messenger Boy of Grafton, Vermont by Thomas E. Fontaine is being published by the society as part of its collection of books for children. The Messenger Boy of Grafton Vermont is filled with facts, vocabulary, and information about real life events and soldiers that fought in the Civil War. It provides the reader with excitement, sorrow, and insight about what a small town Vermont teenager feels through the battles of the Civil War. A brief overview follows: Fourteen ?year-old Henry Spring wants to help the Union by serving as a messenger boy in the army. To his surprise, his father grants him permission to march off with the Grafton men to fight in the Civil War. Henry has no idea what sights he is about to see, the danger he about to experience, and the sadness he is about to feel. For 3 years Henry serves the Union Army as a messenger boy delivering both verbal and written messages to high ranking officers. Henry's excitement progressively turns into discouragement after witnessing so much death and suffering. How will Henry finally return home to Grafton?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692763694
• ISBN13: 9780692763698
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Grafton Historical Society
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 to Postsecondary