An Innocent Soldier
by Josef Holub (2007)
A farmboy fights in Napoleon's army and befriends a young officer; not very cheerful-- full of hunger, poverty, and the horrors of war (realistically but not graphically), but with humor, personal caring, and positive messages.
Writing style is for a stronger reader; translated, complex sentences and ideas.
connections: Red Badge of Courage, My Brother Sam is Dead
I really liked The King's Swift Rider, which was set during the period of Robert the Bruce's efforts in Scotland. It sounds like this book would be a good match.
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