I Survived the American Revolution, 1..., Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the American Revolution, 1..., Lauren Tarshis
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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Series: I Survived

Narrator: Holter Graham

Unabridged: 2 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2017

Synopsis

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.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.

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Goodreads review by Darla on June 07, 2022

Lauren Tarshis knows how to spin a good yarn. This episode of I Survived has an 11-year-old orphan named Nate out assisting out on the battlefield during the Battle of Brooklyn Heights (or Battle of Long Island). Even though that battle was one of the larger conflicts, it is not one we all know abou......more

Goodreads review by Julie on May 17, 2018

This series is historical fiction for kids. Each book features a child's fictionalized eye-witness account of a disaster or major historical event. From ancient history like the destruction of Pompeii to more recent events like the Joplin, MO tornado, the series mixes fact with fiction to bring hist......more

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on June 20, 2024

Another one in the series completed, but to be honest this wasn’t exactly my favorite. It’s weird because the colonial period as whole interests me, but I wasn’t engaged with the story. The Revolutionary War is a huge period in history to cover and it’s hard to capture it in such a short book.......more

Goodreads review by Mr. on March 02, 2018

I read this book in about an hour and ten minutes today, and it was great! I really did not know a whole lot about the Battle of Brooklyn, in which Washington was badly out-managed and the American Patriots got their butts kicked. The story is told from the point of view of an 11 year-old boy who es......more

Goodreads review by Daniel Ray on January 05, 2025

Part of the I Survived series. It described the Battle of Brooklyn by the British and (German) Hessians in 1776. It was bloody and terrifying, with cannonballs that exploded and killing with bayonets. Interestingly, eating with a fork was a luxury in those days.......more

Quotes

Praise for I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916:"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. " -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:"Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." -- BooklistPraise for I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001:"[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:"... Informative and breathlessly paced." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." -- Booklist

Praise for I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:

"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." -- Kirkus Reviews


Praise for I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916:

"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. " -- School Library Journal


Praise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:

"Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." -- Booklist


Praise for I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001:

"[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat." -- Kirkus Reviews


Praise for I Survived The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:

"... Informative and breathlessly paced." -- Kirkus Reviews


Praise for I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:

"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." -- Booklist

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