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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1996 · Est. 2 hour read
A Young Patriot
By Jim Murphy
A young farm boy's journey through the Revolutionary War reveals untold truths.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
112 pages· 18,527 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1776, fifteen-year-old Joseph Plumb Martin leaves his Connecticut farm to join the revolutionary army. Under leaders like Washington and Lafayette, he faces battles, harsh winters, and starvation. Through his vivid memoir, experience the American Revolution's drama and challenges. How does a young patriot endure the trials of war and witness the birth of a nation? Discover the resilience and humor of a teenager who lived through history's turning point.
From the publisher
Vivid black and white photographs and background details add to the compelling wartime memoirs of Joseph Plumb Martin, a fifteen-year-old Connecticut farm boy who enlisted in the revolutionary army in the summer of 1776. “An outstanding example of history brought to life through the experience of one individual.” – School Library Journal, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 18,527
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1140L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.7
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 20248
Publication
- Published
- March 23, 1998
- First published
- May 1, 1996
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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