Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution Review
I read and review stories for young boys, because that's what I have. This was a hugely successful book. It's compelling to read aloud. Reit is a natural storyteller who paces the narrative very well with short chapters that appeal to little ones' attention span. His language is pitched just right--a few words had to be explained, but that stretches the young mind. And, it has the additional advantage of being a true story from our nation's origins. Books for youngsters hardly ever get better than this. Highly recommended.
Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution Overview
Seymour Reit re-creates the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old boy who undertook the daring and dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston--in the dead of winter--to help George Washington win an important battle.
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Customer Reviews
Great Historical Fiction!!! - The McKevitt Family - USA
This book was a great historical fiction!!! This book was about Colonel Knox and his journey to FT. Ticonderoga to get guns for general Washington. The story had lots of action and I would definitely recommend it to history lovers!!!!!
History Lesson - S. Schellentrager - Ohio
I thought the author should have used more dialogue. It reads like a history book.
Great History - V. Reierson - Boston
A wonderful story for any kids interested in American history. Fun to read as a family too.
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