I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, by Lauren Tarshis

(Paperback, 112 pages, first published in 2013)

It's 1863, and Thomas and his father are slaves in South Carolina. In the chaos of the Civil War, they manage to break free and head north, where the Thomas finds himself in the middle of a harrowing battle.

Cautions: War violence 

Ages: 8-11