Guns for General Washington
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

Guns for General Washington

By Seymour Reit

Part of the Great Episodes series

A young man braves winter to transport cannons, shaping America's future.

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Join Will Knox, a determined nineteen-year-old, on a perilous winter journey to transport 183 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. As he battles the elements, his mission could change the course of history and aid George Washington in a crucial victory. Will Knox's daring trek is a lesser-known yet pivotal moment in America's fight for independence. Can he overcome the odds and deliver the firepower needed to secure a young nation's future? Discover the suspense and heroism in this gripping tale of courage and determination.

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A tale of courage and bravery–the daring and dangerous trek that gave young America its first real victory, paving the way for the future of a great democratic nation.This exciting middle grade novel is the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old young man who transported 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston–in the dead of winter–to help George Washington win an important battle.Paul Revere’s midnight ride…Washington crossing the Delaware…the winter crisis at Valley Forge… Some events in America’s War for Independence are known to all. This book brings to history fans the story of another true episode, just as dramatic but not nearly as well known.As you read these pages, you will agree that Colonel Knox’s great adventure was a stirring, suspenseful, and important event in American history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
900L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about warBooks about brothers
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
Scholastic level
U
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
44226
Publication
Published
August 1, 2001
First published
October 1, 1990
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152164355

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