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What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg by Ellen T. Crenshaw

What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg

A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Ellen T. Crenshaw

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · May 31, 2022

"A nuanced piece of history told simply and well." — Kirkus Reviews Discover the story behind the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of war reporter Alfred Waud in this compelling graphic novel -- written and illustrated by National Book Award-longlisted creator Ellen T. Crenshaw.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Gettysburg history told through a war reporter’s perspective
Themes
Battle of Gettysburg, War reporting and eyewitness accounts, Risk, strife, and the search for truth
Genres
Comics History, Civil War Era (U.S.), Military & Wars

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"A nuanced piece of history told simply and well." — Kirkus Reviews Discover the story behind the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of war reporter Alfred Waud in this compelling graphic novel -- written and illustrated by National Book Award-longlisted creator Ellen T. Crenshaw. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!

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See the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes Alfred Waud, a special artist and war correspondent whose depiction of Pickett's Charge is thought to be the only visual account by an eyewitness. A story of extreme risk, strife, and the search for truth, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the crucial Civil War battle -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in Gettysburg history told through a war reporter’s perspective
  • Readers looking for a graphic-novel account of a Civil War battle

Where it sits

Civil War Era (U.S.)80%
Comics History70%
Military & Wars33%

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Publisher categories

  • Political Biographies for Kids
  • Civil War Era (U.S.)
  • Comics History
Authors
Ellen T. Crenshaw
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
May 31, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Battle of Gettysburg · War reporting and eyewitness accounts · Risk, strife, and the search for truth
Reading lane
Political Biographies for Kids