Good Read: Robert Henry Hendershot

When Robert, a young boy from Michigan, ran away from home to fight in the Civil War, he was looking for adventure. He never imagined that his bravery would take him all the way to the White House to meet President Abraham Lincoln! Robert Henry Hendershot by Susan E. Goodman tells the amazing story of the determined drummer boy who risked his life to serve his country. This book is part of the Brave Kids: True Stories from America’s Past series. The book can be found at stores and online.