Outlawed Works: Books on the Revolutionary War

UPDATE: Sorry about the crazy font and spaces. I'm not sure what happened there. I have tried and tried to fix the spaces between paragraphs problem, but it won't work! I'm betting Mykola took over this and messed it up for fun....
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Well, we hope you enjoy this month's book roundup! We found some good books we think you'll enjoy, basically all of our favorite books on the Revolutionary War time period. Get reading, everyone!

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

Johnny Tremain tells of the times in Boston just before the American Revolution through the eyes of Johnny Tremain, a young silversmith who is drawn into the war after meeting Rab, a daring young member of the Sons of Liberty. Working closely with Paul Revere and the revolutionists, Johnny must learn to overcome the obstacles in his path through his courage and determination and help prepare Boston for the battle ahead.

What we like about this book: Johnny Tremain is the perfect book for any American Revolution enthusiast. Full of plot twists and engaging characters, this is one of the best Revolutionary books we've ever read. It's been a couple years since Marin and I have read it, and while I don't think there was anything wrong with it, I do think it had a couple of perilous scenes.

Audience: Boys, but girls would like this book as well

Age Range: 11 and up

Toliver's Secret

Esther Wood Brady

When her grandfather is injured, 10-year-old Ellen Toliver replaces him on a top-secret patriotic mission. Disguised as a boy, she manages to smuggle a message to General George Washington.

What we like about this book: Toliver's secret was very exciting, full of adventure and is a great read for just about any age. Everyone will love Toliver and her adventure she takes to help General George Washington.

Audience: Girls and boys

Age range: 9-14

The Felicity Series

Valerie Tripp

Felicity Merriman is a spunky, spritely girl growing up in Virginia in 1774, just before the Revolutionary War. Felicity's stories tell of the adventures of this spirited girl, who grows impatient doing the "sitting down kinds of things" that colonial girls are expected to do. Felicity much prefers to be outdoors, especially riding horses In her stories, Felicity learns about responsibility and loyalty -- to her family, her friends, and her new country -- and what it means to be truly free.

What we like about these books: I think anyone who's read the Circle C Adventures will enjoy Felicity. Imagine Andi living in Colonial times and that pretty much sums up Felicity. Her adventures are sure to engage many age groups.

Audience: Girls

Age Range: 9-14