In the spring of 1895, Bud is excited for his Cadet Corps team to compete in the end-of-the-year drills competition at his school. His company is the favorite to win, but can they pull it off? This historical fiction book is based on a story by the African-American poet and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar. With full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, this hi-lo reader is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.
