The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
After Homer’s older brother is illegally sold into the Union Army, Homer sets off to rescue him. Along the way he meets tricksters, a snake oil salesman, and a hot air balloonist and finally finds himself at the Battle of Gettysburg. Homer Figg tells the story of his outrageous adventures that will keep you laughing.
after Homer’s brother was sold to the army Homer wants to get him back, so he sets off and meets tricksters and a few others but he finally found his brother it was all worth it even though he met tricksters a hot air balloonist and a snake oil salesman. and so Homer was reunited with his brother but to find out more read The Mostly True Adventures Of Homer P, Figg.