Links to Liberty (American Revolutionary War Adventures)

By: Robert J. Skead

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Synopsis: In book three of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series, readers ages 8-12 can experience the Revolutionary War firsthand in this novel based on actual events. Sixteen-year-old twins Ambrose and John Clark, who have helped the fight for freedom by assisting their father and even accomplishing a mission for George Washington himself are faced with more dangerous challenges. Now the boys must work together with bravery and courage to help the cause of independence.In addition to bringing alive America&’s war for independence, Links to Liberty:Teaches kids about the Revolutionary War from a kid&’s perspectiveIs packed with historical information that is entertaining and educationalContains discussion questions, backgrounds on the real-life historical persons featured in the book, and historical lettersCan be used alongside school curriculum and as a homeschool resource In this third adventure, the brothers search to find the traitor who has put their father and brother as well as the cause of independence in jeopardy. As they bravely, and sometimes impetuously search for the culprit, hoping to make him pay, they must also make a life-changing decision—to follow Major Tallmadge&’s lead and train as Dragoon&’s in the Continental Army or accept scholarships to Yale, leaving behind the danger of war and spy intrigue.