A Young Patriot
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1996 · Est. 2 hour read

A Young Patriot

Written by Jim Murphy

A young farm boy's journey through the Revolutionary War reveals untold truths.

3.8 Goodreads · 115 ratings
112 pages· 18,527 words· Est. 2 hour read· 1140L
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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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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395900192
LCCN
936038789
OCLC
46813326

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