Red Cap
Overview & Summary
Based on a true story, thirteen-year-old Ransom "Red Cap" Powell lies about his age to enlist as a Union drummer boy during the Civil War, only to be captured and imprisoned at the notorious Andersonville POW camp in Georgia. G. Clifton Wisler's novel follows Ransom's harrowing fight to survive starvation, disease, and brutal conditions, drawing on the real historical record of one of the war's deadliest prison camps.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
