The book "Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion" by Oliver Optik is an exciting adventure about the boy Tom Somers who joins the army during the Great Rebellion. The author offers readers to look at the war through the eyes of a young soldier, revealing many trials and obstacles on his way. The book describes in detail military events, relations between soldiers and brotherhood on the front lines. Readers will be able to feel the atmosphere of that time and experience all the vicissitudes together with Tom Somers. "Soldier Boy" is an exciting story about war, friendship and the inner strength of the main character.