Pub Date: February 26, 2008
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0810
Features: Bibliography, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 08 to 12
Physical Info: 0.79" H x 7.58" L x 5.24" W ( 0.59 lbs) 384 pages
Description: Thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Dunn grapples with the possibility of facing his closest friend in battle as the American Revolution explodes in Virginia. Elliott's gripping account captures the hopes and dilemmas of a boy caught in this crucial turning point in American history.
Brief description:
L. M. Elliott is the New York Times bestselling author of Da Vinci's Tiger; Under a War-Torn Sky; A Troubled Peace; Across a War-Tossed Sea; Annie, Between the States; Give Me Liberty; Flying South; and Hamilton and Peggy! She lives in Virginia with her family. You can visit her online at www.lmelliott.com.
Review Quotes:
"A rich and robust piece of historical literature." - School Library Journal
"Nathaniel and Basil come alive, making this a solid piece of historical fiction." - KLIATT
"Filled with action, well-drawn characters, and a sympathetic understanding of many points of view." - ALA Booklist
"Elliott's vivid descriptions and in-depth research make it easy to envision revolutionary-era Williamsburg." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"A lively account of the times with a likable narrator and solid action." - Kirkus Reviews
"Elliott successfully evokes the spirit of the times." - KLIATT