John Lincoln Clem, E. F. Abbott
John Lincoln Clem, E. F. Abbott
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John Lincoln Clem
Civil War Drummer Boy

Author: E. F. Abbott

Narrator: Alex Boyles

Unabridged: 2 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022

Synopsis

Meet the youngest person to fight in the Civil War in this middle-grade historical fiction novel, part of the Based on a True Story series.Do you have what it takes to run off and join the army, leaving your family behind? That’s what John Lincoln Clem, a nine-year-old boy living in Ohio, does as the American Civil War rages on.In 1861, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment, determined to fight for his country. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy—not to mention the youngest person to serve in the war. Living a soldier’s life, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle and the hunger and illness in between. Eventually he is captured by the Confederates, imprisoned, and then sent home a hero.John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy by Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, writing as E. F. Abbott, is a fascinating novel for young listeners. The Based on a True Story books by E. F. Abbott are exciting historical fiction stories about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This book has Common Core connections.

About E. F. Abbott

E. F. Abbott is a pseudonym for Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, author of Selling Hope and The 13th Sign. She and her family live in Tennessee.

About Alex Boyles

Alex Boyles has been acting pretty much his entire life. He got his BA in theater–acting/directing performance from CSU Long Beach and his MFA in acting performance from Ohio State University. He started narrating audiobooks in 2019 and hasn’t looked back!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lane on March 21, 2016

Never underestimate the heart of a child, nor a children’s book for matter. John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy is a very powerful and real story told with none of power or reality missing. I’m tempted to claim to be biased, having harassed the author when she was child and friend of my bab......more

Goodreads review by Katie on March 09, 2022

The boys and I LOVED this one. It’s based on a true story of a very young boy (9!) joining with the Union in the Civil War. and the author kept as much to the facts as possible—even using direct quotes from John Lincoln Clem. The book has photos and art and maps making the battles and marches come a......more

Goodreads review by Margie on April 28, 2017

This historical fiction will be sure to excite and inspire young readers. John Joseph Clem, at age 9, was determined to join the Union army and fight to preserve the United States. He decided to change his middle name to Lincoln when he joined up. He left behind his father and a younger brother and......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on May 31, 2016

John Lincoln Clem was a young patriot who chose to fight with Union soldiers during the Civil War. Not much is known about his first year and a half as a boy soldier, so Abbott has created a realistic story of what might have happened. Abbott uses real-life occurrences from the Civil War and from th......more

Goodreads review by Renee on March 30, 2016

In this book, nine year old John Clem sneaks onto a train to join the Union army. He trains in Kentucky, battles in Tennessee and eventually ends up in Georgia. Along his journey,, John learns how to drum and shoot a musket. He learns to fight for what’s right and what it feels like to be truly home......more

Quotes

“Johnny’s pluck, erstwhile patriotism, and sheer determination make him a likable and sympathetic hero…A unique Civil War tale.” Booklist

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