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Boys of Wartime
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Boys of Wartime series.
Twelve-year-old Michael is determined to do something to prove his worth after his brother is taken prisoner by the Nazis and his father goes missing. Michael joins the French resistance, risking his life to fight for what he believes in. His experiences teach him about the complexities and horrors of war in this accessible and informative book. A historical note is appended. Reading list, timeline. Glos.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
(3)
4-6
Boys of Wartime series.
Will Edmonds dreams of being a soldier like his brother. However, he remains home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, too young at twelve to join the Union Army. To his surprise, Will finds himself amidst one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War. Throughout Calkhoven's accessible and exciting text, Will learns about the complexities and horrors of war. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
(3)
4-6
Boys of Wartime series.
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.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
3 reviews
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