Boys of Wartime: Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776 - Softcover

Calkhoven, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142417505 ISBN 13: 9780142417508

Publisher: Puffin Books, 2011

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Daniel cheered when American colonists dumped English tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes. But King George sends soldiers to punish the rebellious colonists, and friends turn on one another to protect themselves. Daniel works in the family tavern and spies on Redcoat officers after his father leaves to fight with the Patriots. He soon learns how to slip vital information across British lines to his father and General Washington. He must face his fear and put his life in danger. But, to a Patriot, liberty is well worth any risk.

About this title

About the Author:

Laurie Calkhoven lives in New York City.

From Booklist:

Because his parents run the Boston tavern where British officers are staying, 12-year-old Daniel must be careful not to divulge his family’s allegiance to the Sons of Liberty. His father joins the New England army, leaving Daniel to help at the tavern and gather what information he can. Early in the story, Daniel is too frightened to cross the British in any way, but he slowly becomes more resolute and determined, and in the end, he risks his life to reveal a traitor to General Washington. Set in 1776, this historical novel weaves actual people, places, and events of the Siege of Boston into an engaging fictional narrative. Back matter includes a historical note, a time line, a glossary, a list of historical characters, and a bibliography of recommended reading. A good beginning for the Boys of Wartime series. Grades 4-7. --Carolyn Phelan

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0142417505
• ISBN 13: 9780142417508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224