Red Badge of Courage

The nation is at war, and Henry Fleming cannot resist joining other young men who have decided to fight. Expecting glory, he discovers the horrors of war -- and fear within himself. In the midst of battle, as cannons boom and bullets fly past, Henry runs for his life. Only when he faces his fear of death can he muster the courage to return to the battlefield. In this story, set during the Civil War, a young hero learns that true bravery is possible, but must be earned -- by being honest with oneself. - Specially Adapted and Fully Illustrated -