Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution by Seymour Reit, Patrick Whelan Seymour Reit re-creates the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old boy who undertook the daring and dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—in the dead of winter—to help George Washington win an important battle. Format: eBook ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547540153 ISBN-10: 0547540159 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 08/05/2014 Grade Level: 5,6,7 Age Range: 10,11,12
About the Book About the Authors Reviews About the Book Seymour Reit re-creates the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old boy who undertook the daring and dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—in the dead of winter—to help George Washington win an important battle. Subjects Historical/United States/Colonial & Revolutionary Periods Historical/Military & Wars Action & Adventure/General Related Subjects US: New York US: Massachusetts Adventure Accelerated Reader American Revolution Great Episodes About the Author Seymour Reit SEYMOUR REIT is the author of more than eighty books for young readers. An experienced animated cartoonist, he is also the creator of Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mr. Reit lives in New York City. Patrick Whelan Excerpts Reviews “A fast paced, well-told adventure story...Authentic...Satisfying.”—School Library Journal