This hardcover book titled "The Journal of James Edmond Pease: a Civil War Union Soldier-Virginia, 1863" is a captivating piece of historical fiction. Written by Jim Murphy and illustrated by Virginia Eames, this book is a part of the "My Name Is America Ser." collection published by Scholastic, Incorporated. It is perfect for young adults and ages 9-12 who are interested in the Civil War period (1850-1877) and the general topic of historical significance. The book has 176 pages, measures 7.7 inches in length, 5.5 inches in width, and 0.6 inches in height, and weighs 8.8 ounces. It is inscribed and has a narrative type of fiction. The book is written in English, the original language, and is suitable for readers who are interested in family, orphans foster homes, and general historical topics. This edition was published in 1998 and is a part of the "Narrative Nonfiction" category.