What would happen if a boy living in the 21st Century found himself suddenly thrust into the Civil War? What would happen if a boy living in the 21st Century found himself suddenly thrust into the Civil War? That is what happens to Franky Franklyn as he wakes up to find himself a drummer boy in a union unit at the battle of Gettysburg. During the course of the story, Franky meets some interesting people each with a lesson about the war and life to teach him. He is taken prisoner by a couple of mean confederate boys. Franky meets Danny Devine, a runaway slave, who shares a unique relationship with Jesus that is new to Franky. Franky even meets the great General Robert E. Lee who shows compassion to Franky and Danny. Join Franky in his fantastic adventure.