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Pink likes being a soldier because it makes him feel important, while Say likes being a soldier because he gets to carry a weapon.

Pink is afraid of being killed in the war, while Say is trying to be brave.

Say is ready to go back and fight but Pink wants more time with his mother.

Say is afraid of going back because he ran away, while Pink feels like the battle is personal.

"We gotta get back to our outfits if we can find 'em"… "You mean back to the war?" I asked. I must have gone pale.​ ​

As we rested under the willow tree, Pink asked me about my family back home. "Got one brother still at home to help run the place for Pa." I answered.

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Then, I heard a voice. For a moment I thought I was fever dreamin', but then I felt strong hands touch my brow, splash water in my face.

After we buried her under the willow tree, we set out. Pink figured we were a three day's walk from Union troops.

They became best friends and lived beside each other until they were old.

Pink's kindness and bravery made Say want to be brave and remember Pink.

Say was able to learn to read in the Andersonville prison.

Moe Moe Bay took Say in and took care of him until he was an adult.

to go or look through in a hurry

to put things into a bag

to move in a slow and careful way

to go or look through gently

to make sure Pinkus Aylee was always remembered

to educate students on the cruelty of war

to entertain her audience with a tale of friendship

to describe how the Civil War was won by the Union

She tells them specific details about the time period.

She shows the affection that Moe Moe Bay has for the boys.

She shows the passing of the story through descendants.

She uses colorful images to help the reader picture the story.