The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figgby bestselling novelist Rodman Philbrick is the story of a youthful boy who runs away from home to find is brother, an underage boy who has been sold into the army during the Civil War. In this novel, Homer has many adventures as he chases his brother to the Battle of Gettysburg.Homer meets a Quaker who is smuggling slaves out of the country(Jebediah), a preacher who is easily tricked by a con woman and her accomplice, and a Medicine show owner who turns out to be a spy for the Confederates. In the end, Homer saves his brother from sure death only to place himself in fatal, mortal danger. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg is a whimsical novel novel that presents true history to readers in a way that is both emotional and provides for a good laugh..
Characters:
Homer: a courageous young boy who goes out on a mission to save his brother from the army and to get him back. His mother and Father died and he lived with his uncle, Squinton Leach,in a barn, and now live with Jebediah Brewster
Harold: a 17 year old boy who got sold to the army underage, his brother is Homer and he also lived with his uncle in a barn, but now he lives with Jebediah Brewster
Squinton Leach: Harold and Homer's nasty, mean, and filthy uncle. Hates both of them, but loves whiskey
Jebediah Brewster: an abolitionist that hid fugitives in his basement (also Samuel Reed) and helped Homer dearly
Mrs. Bean: a Very Good cook that makes scrumptious starters, mouth-watering mains, and decadent desserts. She also was nice and helpful. She lives with Jebediah Brewster.