Order of Bonnets & Bugles Books

American author Gilbert Morris crafted the Bonnets and Bugles series as a compelling collection of young adult Christian historical fiction that brings the Civil War era to vivid life. Set against the backdrop of April 1861, this ten-book series follows the intertwined destinies of two families caught on opposing sides of America's most divisive conflict.

At the heart of the story are two young protagonists whose lives illustrate the human cost of war. Thirteen-year-old Leah serves alongside her father in support of the Union cause, distributing Bibles to soldiers who desperately need both spiritual comfort and hope. On the Confederate side, fourteen-year-old Jeff takes up the drum as a boy soldier, facing the harsh realities and heartbreak that war inevitably brings.

Morris launched this powerful series in 1995 with "Drummer Boy at Bull Run," weaving together historical authenticity with deeply personal storytelling. The series spans ten novels, reaching its conclusion in 1997 with "Bring the Boys Home." Each book follows the natural progression of both the war and the characters' journeys, with publication order mirroring the chronological sequence of events, making it easy for readers to follow the complete saga from beginning to end.