Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1984
The Fighting Ground
By Avi
A boy's first taste of war changes everything in 24 hours.
160 pages· 26,627 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 2,547 ratings
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Jonathan defies his father to join the Revolutionary War, eager to fight the British. As the tavern bell tolls, he seizes his chance, but the brutal reality of battle soon shatters his dreams of glory. In just one day, Jonathan faces life-altering choices and the harsh truths of war, forever changing his view of heroism and courage.
