Seventeen-year-old Ethan Mire is excited when war is declared and is eager to enlist in the Confederate Army. This is the defining moment of his generation and he wants his chance to achieve glory. His loyal dog Sam won't be parted from him. Though he thinks human warfare is madness, he becomes the mascot for the Georgia regiment. His job is to keep the soldiers company and raise morale until Ethan's first battle gives him a more important mission. Will Sam follow Ethan only to find the grave? And who will achieve glory in this Civil War tale? This story can be enjoyed by tweens and adults alike. This story has clean language but some violence as it takes place during a war.