Thirteen year old Jonathan runs off one day to serve his country in the Revolutionary War against his father's wishes. Twenty four hours later he returns home physically unharmed but grown in many ways.
A quick picture of what life might have been like for a boy like Jonathan.
Avi, (1984). The fighting ground. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers.
ISBN: 0064401855
15 March 2009
The Fighting Ground by Avi
Labels:
age 8-12,
childrens,
coming of age,
dad,
difficult decisions,
family,
historical fiction,
war
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