I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 - (I Survived) by Lauren Tarshis (Paperback)

About the Book

Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in the 15th installment of her groundbreaking, "New York Times"-bestselling I Survived series.

Book Synopsis

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape.Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch?But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet.

Review Quotes

Praise for I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916: A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero. -- BooklistPraise for I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001: [Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: ... Informative and breathlessly paced. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79: Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect. -- Booklist

About The Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.