Young Patriots: Inspiring Stories of the American Revolution

Major events of the American Revolution are brought to life in this collection of historical fiction that shows young people caught up in the dangers hardships and conflicts of Americas fight for independence. A young girl proves her courage in Concord on April 19 1775 and a young boy and his dog catch a Tory spy after they cross the Delaware with Washingtons men on Christmas night 1776. Other stories show life during the siege of Charleston a journey home in the middle of the battle of Saratoga a young soldiers decision at Valley Forge family conflicts in Savannah an unlikely friendship at the surrender at Yorktown and finally a young boy witnessing the inauguration of President Washington. Brief introductions provide historical background for each of the fifteen stories. Sidebars maps and illustrations help make history alive and exciting. Also included are a timeline and suggestions for further reading.