Two Little Confederates by Thomas Nelson Page is a gripping novel that tells the story of two boys living in the post-war South of the United States. The main characters, Jack and Billy, decide to create their own secret unit of "confederates" and take on the fight against the "unionists" - their friends and comrades. This friendship and courage help the boys to go through the most difficult trials and understand that courage and loyalty to friends are the most important values. The novel transports the reader to the era of the North-South war in America and gives an unparalleled spirit of adventure and youthful friendship.