"Ride Proud, Rebel!" by Andre Norton is a captivating historical fiction novel set during the Civil War. The story follows Drew Rennie, a young Confederate soldier who is determined to prove his loyalty to his cause despite facing numerous challenges and betrayals. Norton's vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of war and the complicated dynamics between soldiers and civilians make the reader truly feel like they are living through this tumultuous time in American history. The characters are well-developed and the plot is paced perfectly, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish. Overall, "Ride Proud, Rebel!" is a gripping and heartfelt story that will leave a lasting impression on readers.

Book Description:
Drew Rennie, served as a cavalry scout in Confederate general John Hunt Morgan's command. He had left home in 1862 after a final break with his harsh grandfather, who despised him since his birth because of his mother's runaway marriage to a Texan. During the final year of conflict Drew has the additional responsibility of looking out for his headstrong fifteen-year-old cousin Boyd, who has run away from home to join Morgan's command and has a lot to learn in the school of hard knocks the army provides. The story follows the two of them and a new friend, Anson Kirby, through campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee and later on deeper into the South, first with Morgan and later under Forrest.