A dramatic, witty, Civil War tale from bestselling author Rodman Philbrick.

hrough a series of fascinating events, Homer’s older brother has been illegally sold to the Union Army, and it’s up to Homer to save him. Along the way, he encounters strange but real people of that different era. These historical people and places will educate and engage young listeners about our nation’s past—in one of the most decisive moments of American history.

Rodman Philbrick on writing:
“I believe that we have the ability to change our lives using our imaginations. Imagination is a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”

Slavery, injustice, and Civil War battles suggest serious historical fiction. But Philbrick handles these subjects with a measure of folksy humor, which is greatly enhanced by William Dufris's exquisite sense of timing and irony. Orphaned Homer is a boy with a storytelling gift. Dufris's verve makes his tall tales even more colorful. When Homer's cruel uncle sells his underage brother into the Union Army, Homer's off to the rescue. His travels lead to nonstop adventures with a string of vivid characters--from slimy slave-catchers Stink and Smelt to the shifty Professor Fleabottom. Durfris turns so many of these eccentric personages into outstanding characterizations that listeners will feel as if they're being treated to a one-man show. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

 

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
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