Cecil's Story by George Ella Lyon is a juvenile fiction book that tells a historical tale set during the Civil War period in the United States. The book is published by Scholastic, Incorporated and has a hardcover format with 32 pages. The book measures 9.2 inches in length, 9.8 inches in width, and 0.1 inches in height, with a weight of 4.8 ounces. The book is written in English and the author's style is demonstrated through the characters' actions and dialogue. The book's topic includes general historical events and the United States' Civil War period.