The Line Uncrossed

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this poignant novel follows thirteen-year-old Levi Anderson as he navigates the hardships of war, loss, and survival. Enlisting at just fourteen, Levi fights in key battles, endures captivity at Andersonville, and forms a meaningful friendship amid the chaos. Through restraint and careful storytelling, the book explores the lasting impacts of war on a young boy’s life and what he carries home afterward.