Anna Sunday is a historical adventure novel set during the American Civil War in 1863. Twelve-year-old Anna, driven by love for her family, disguises herself as a boy and, accompanied by her younger brother Jed, undertakes a challenging and dangerous journey from Pennsylvania to Winchester, Virginia, to reach their wounded father. The narrative explores themes of bravery, resilience, family loyalty, and identity as Anna navigates the perils of wartime, including encounters with Confederate troops. This book is suitable for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy historical fiction and stories of strong, determined protagonists.
In 1863 twelve-year-old Anna, disguised as a boy and accompanied by her younger brother Jed, leaves their Pennsylvania home and makes the difficult journey to join their wounded father in Winchester, Virginia, where they find themselves in danger from Confederate troops.