I survived the American Revolution, 1776

After running away from his abusive uncle in Connecticut, eleven-year-old Nathaniel Fox finds himself alone in colonial New York during the Revolutionary War. A Patriot friend of Nathaniel's deceased father finds the boy and brings him to Fort Greene just as the Battle of Brooklyn is starting. Formulaic but well-paced historical fiction for early middle graders and reluctant readers; research notes included. Reading list. Bib. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch? But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet. Excerpted from The American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.