The Civil War catches Jed Lawson between the North and the South. Jed"s brother is a Confederate soldier. Jed"s best friend Bill is a slave. Jed"s girlfriend Amy wants Jed to join the Confederate army. Every day the fighting gets closer to home. Should Jed join the Confederate army? Should he help Bill escape? Could he defend his home if he had to? The decisions are many for this Young Rebel.