G. Clifton Wisler

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1) Mr. Lincoln's drummer

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Recounts the courageous exploits of Willie Johnston, an eleven-year-old Civil War drummer, who became the youngest recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

2) Boswell's luck

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

c1989

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When his father dies and the family scatters, Erastus ('Rat') Hadley hires on as a hand to a local farmer. Rat is abused and tortured in his new home, but a depression is on and it's a tough time for a young man to be on his own. When Rat's loyal childhood friend Mitch Morris intervenes and the sheriff rescues Rat, his luck changes. Landing a job at last, Rat rides shotgun for the Western Stage Company out of Fort Worth. He quickly picks up a reputation...

3) Jericho's journey

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

[1993]

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As his family makes the long and difficult journey from Tennessee to their new home in Texas in 1852, twelve-year-old Jericho Wetherby, teased by his sister and brothers about his size, learns there are many ways to grow.

4) Caleb's choice

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

c1996

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While living in Texas in 1858, fourteen-year-old Caleb faces a dilemma in deciding whether or not to assist fugitive slaves in their run for freedom.

5) Among the eagles

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

1989

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Rescuing the son of a Sioux chief, Willie soon becomes an accepted member of the tribe's camp. Then the cavalry comes bringing the white man's fire and death.

6) Mustang Flats

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

c1997

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When his father returns from the war in 1865, fourteen-year-old Alby finds his beloved Pa a changed man and can only hope that they will be friends again.

7) North of Esperanza

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Pub. Date

1991

8) Clear Fork

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Series

A Delamer western
Fawcett Gold Medal western

Pub. Date

c1990

9) All for Texas: a story of Texas Liberation

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Wisler, G. Clifton

Series

Jamestown's American portraits

Pub. Date

[2000]

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In 1835, 13 year old Thomas Jefferson Boyd is used to facing new challenges having left homes in South Carolina and Alabama. Now he finds himself in the Mexican territory of Texas and is left with the burden of helping his family adapt to their new homes. In the months that follow, he struggles to decide the difference between his friends and his enemies.