Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776

February 1, 2010
Grades 4-7 Because his parents run the Boston tavern where British officers are staying, 12-year-old Daniel must be careful not to divulge his familys 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.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)

July 1, 2010
While his father fights for the Patriots, Daniel and his mother care for the British officers lodging in his family's tavern. Daniel's loyalties are with his father, and he must be braver than the typical twelve-year-old to protect his family and survive alongside British soldiers and Loyalists. Mystery, espionage, and treachery fuel this tale about the onset of the American Revolution. Reading list, timeline. Glos.

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