Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
2013 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
About This Book
Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston.
But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters, New York City.
But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters, New York City.
Awards
Sequoyah Book Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Iowa Teen Award
2012 · Young Adult · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2012 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
2012 · Ages 12 & Up · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2012 · Junior Book · Nominee
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2012 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2012 · Middle School · Nominee
West Virginia Children's Book Award
2012 · Children's · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2011 · Audiobook · Recommended
Delaware Diamonds Award
2011 · Middle School · Nominee
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award
2011 · Juvenile · Nominee
Parents Choice Award (Spring) (2008-Up)
2010 · Fiction · Gold Medal Winner
