When Henry Fleming joined the army, he dreamed of becoming a great hero in the War between the States. But with gunfire and cannons raging around him, Henry faces his biggest fight of all, an inner battle to overcome his terror. Will Henry be able to defeat his fears? Or will he disappoint himself and let his fellow soldiers down? With Classic starts, young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favorite.