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Patriots, Redcoats and Spies

by Robert J. Skead

A secret message across Revolutionary-era territory

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A secret message across Revolutionary-era territory

The mission at the heart of *Patriots, Redcoats and Spies* connects a family emergency to the wider conflict of the American Revolution: twins John and Ambrose must carry a message from Connecticut to General George Washington in New Jersey while a British soldier pursues them. The novel is based on the real Culper Spy Ring, bringing espionage into a journey shaped by the war for independence. Historical facts, discussion questions, and a glossary accompany the fiction, giving the book a clear bridge between its adventure plot and the period it explores. It is the first installment in the American Revolutionary War Adventures series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in historical fiction set during the American Revolution.
  • Readers curious about spies, secret messages, and the Culper Spy Ring.
  • Families or educators seeking fiction accompanied by historical facts, discussion questions, and a glossary.

Themes

Family responsibilityEspionage and secret messagesThe American RevolutionHistory and learning

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Book overview

When their father is injured, twins John and Ambrose must deliver a crucial secret message to General George Washington, facing danger from both the war raging around them and a British soldier who is hot on their trail. Based on the real Culper Spy Ring, book one of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series is a fun way for children to experience American history.

When their patriot father is shot by British soldiers while on a mission for the Continental Army, it falls to 14-year-old twins John and Ambrose to deliver the secret message their dad was carrying to General George Washington. As the boys set off from Connecticut to New Jersey to find General Washington, they discover the road to the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army is full of obstacles--including the redcoat who shot their father and who is determined to stop the message no matter what.

In addition to bringing to life America's war for independence, including information on the Culper Spy Ring that helped turn the war for the Colonies, Patriots, Redcoats, and Spies:

  • Brings history to life: Based on real events, American Revolutionary War Adventures series immerses kids in America's fight for independence.
  • Is educational and engaging: Includes historical facts, discussion questions, and a glossary, making it a fun and valuable resource for school or homeschool learning.
  • Is perfect for young history enthusiasts: Designed for readers ages 8-12, blending thrilling fiction with real-life events and people from the Revolutionary War, and is great for back to school or summer reading challenges.
  • Great for gifting: Make a great gift for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, or other gift-giving occasions
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