Spunky, fifteen-year-old Tillie Pierce loves her life just as it is and considers her family safe from the Civil War-until Confederate soldiers overrun her hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sent to "safety" on a farm, she seeks shelter right in the battle zone. The next days test not only her beliefs and friendships but also her instincts and attitude. Does she have the gumption to trust a God who could give her hope? How can she when He allows such tragedy?
