First published 2023
Nathaniel never expected war to reach his Connecticut village. The eleven-year-old helps his father in their blacksmith shop while British and colonial tensions simmer. When fighting erupts between Patriots and Loyalists, Nathaniel's family must choose sides. His father supports the rebellion, but neighbors remain loyal to King George. British soldiers march through their town, demanding supplies and threatening anyone who resists. Nathaniel watches friends turn against each other as the community splits apart. He witnesses battles that bring violence to his doorstep. The boy must find courage when enemy troops threaten everything he loves. This graphic novel adaptation brings the Revolutionary War to life through one child's eyes, showing how ordinary families survived extraordinary times.
Genres: historical-fiction, graphic-novels, american-history
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Connecticut
Period: 1776
147 pages · Library Binding · Bound to Stay Bound Books