The Flag Never Touched the Ground
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The Flag Never Touched the Ground tells the gripping true story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment — one of the first all-Black regiments of the Union Army — as they march into the nearly impossible assault on Fort Wagner in 1863, with all of America watching. Among their ranks is William Harvey Carney, a formerly enslaved man who carries the regimental flag through the battle and refuses to let it fall even as he is gravely wounded.
Kekla Magoon's powerful narrative-style text, paired with Amerigo Pinelli's dramatic illustrations, brings this pivotal Civil War moment to vivid life and is an exceptional choice for students because it celebrates Black history, bravery, and the fight for freedom — and honors a largely forgotten hero of American history.
Publishing Details
Author : Kekla Magoon
Illustrator : Amerigo Pinelli
Author Nationality : United States
Physical Details
Type of Book: Chapter Book
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 144
Size: 7.9 x 5.5 inches
Year Published: 2021
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Genre: Non-Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction
Theme: Black History, About POC, War, Social Issues
