Si Klegg, Book 6 Si and Shorty, with Their Boy Recruits, Enter on the Atlanta Campaign

"Si Klegg, Book 6" by John McElroy is a historical fiction novel that throws readers into the thick of the American Civil War, following the escapades of Si Klegg and his sidekick Shorty as they guide a fresh batch of green recruits through the Atlanta Campaign. The story brilliantly mixes humor and the serious realities of war. Readers witness the hilarious mishaps and growing pains of young soldiers like Pete Skidmore as they try to learn the ropes of army life, with Si and Shorty using a mix of experience, wit, and patience to turn these rookies into soldiers. The novel balances the funny side of these awkward situations with moments of real concern and reflections on war, creating a story that is both funny and thoughtful as the recruits get their first taste of military life.