11 American Civil War Books

This is part of a series called 11 Lists of 11 Books. I have read all books unless otherwise noted.

Civil War on Sunday (Magic Tree House Series) by Mary Pope Osborne - fiction 

In this well-known series, Jack and Annie travel back in time - this time to the American Civil War! There, they meet famed nurse Clara Barton and help wounded stories!

Who was Harriet Tubman? - biography 

About the level of the Magic Tree House, "Who was" is a series of biographies of notable people in history. This one profiles Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who travels back into the Southern states helping many slaves reach freedom.

Meet Addy (American Girl Series) - fiction

This six-book series follows young Addy Walker and her family from their journey from slavery to freedom. Each book explores a new aspect of life as a newly freed slave. Addy also has a mystery, called Shadows on Society Hill: An Addy Mystery and a large picture book called Welcome to Addy's World: 1864.

Escape to Freedom by Barbara Brook Simon - fiction
I haven't read this yet, but it seems to be very popular. This National Geographic book is about the Underground Railroad.

Watcher in the Piney Woods - fiction 

The American Girl History Mysteries is for girls who have slightly grown out of American Girl series, but still love the adventure and female protagonists.
It's nearly the end of the Civil War, and Cassie and her family are struggling on their Virginia farm. After news of her brothers death, Cassie soon discovers odd things missing around the house. Who is stealing from them, and why?

The Riverboat Adventures Series by Lois Walfrid Johnson - Christian fiction 

Libby Norstad is a spoiled 12 year-old girl growing up with her wealthy aunt. However, her father, who is captain of the boat Christina, wants to spend more time with her. Libby soon runs into the mysterious cabin boy Caleb, and the two do not begin well. She longs to get the better of him, but her search leads her tangled in the Underground Railroad and helping a young fugitive and his family escape.

The Boy's War by Jim Murphy - biography 

The Boys War is a large coffee-table style picture book that explores the soldiers - 16 and under - who fought during the American Civil War. Both Union and Confederate stories are present, and no story is presented as "on the right side" or "on the wrong side". It's simply about a bunch of kids who grew up way to fast. Told through diaries, letters, journals, and photos, this book provides a wealth of information while being interesting at the same time.

North Star to Freedom - Information

As of currently, you can get this hardcover book on Amazon for a cent. I read this book in third or fourth grade and I loved it. It is a great book about American Civil War slavery in America.



Wedded to War by Jocelyn Green - Christian Fiction
I have not read this novel by Jocelyn Green. Twenty-eight year old Charlotte leaves her luxurious life behind to become one of the first female nurses on the Union side of the war. Another book be Green on the American Civil War is Widow of Gettysburg.


Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly - biography
This bestselling biography of Bill O'Reilly tells the story of Lincoln. I haven't read the book, but I watched the National Geographic docudrama. I loved it, but it replayed a stabbing scene about five times. (which was really unnecessary)
NOTE: A reader informed me there was a children's adaption, called "Lincoln's Last Days" from this, aimed at readers 8-12 years old.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain - Classic fiction

I recently read this for school, and loved it! It is the classic story of young Huckleberry Finn. The story is hard to read at times (it were riten liyke this sumtimes) but overall a great book! Another great Civil War classic is Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Stowe.

What are your favorite American Civil War Books?