Drummer Boy at Bull Run — Gilbert Morris

Jeff Majors and Leah Carter share a sorrowful goodbye as the Civil War
brings a heartbreaking separation of friends. Despite being on opposite sides of
the War, Jeff and Leah vow to stay friends forever and see each other through battle
after battle, both on the field and off.

Drummer Boy at Bull Run is
the first of a ten book series, that tells the story of two close families find
themselves on different sides of the Civil War after the fall of Fort Sumter in
April 1861. Thirteen year old Leah becomes a helper in the Union army with her father,
who hopes to distribute Bibles to the troops. Fourteen year old Jeff becomes a drummer
boy in the Confederate Army and struggles with faith while experiencing personal
hardship and tragedy.  The series follows Leah, Jeff, family, and friends,
as they experience hope and God's grace through four years of war.