The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
By Rodman Philbrick
ISBN: 978-0439668217, c2009.
The story takes place during the battle of Gettysburg which gives a real feel for the time period and the reality of war. Homer is desperate to find his brother in the vast Union army. To keep his journey alive, he weaves imaginative tales and passes them along as truths to whoever will listen and ultimately, helps him along his way. He eventually finds Harold at the battle of Gettysburg where they both witness the most horrific battle known to America.
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