Mad Boy: An Account of Henry Phipps in the War of 1812

Synopsis

Colorado Book Award Winner for Literary Fiction: &“The colorful characters make this account of the War of 1812 a rollicking page-turner&” (Publishers Weekly). In the early nineteenth century, young Henry Phipps is on a quest to realize his dying mother&’s last wish: to be buried at sea, surrounded by her family. Not an easy task considering Henry&’s ne&’er-do-well father is in debtors&’ prison and his comically earnest older brother is busy fighting the redcoats on the battlefields of Maryland. But Henry&’s stubborn determination knows no bounds. As he dodges the cannon fire of clashing armies and picks among the ruins of a burning capital, he meets looters, British defectors, renegade slaves, a pregnant maiden in distress, and scoundrels of all types. Mad Boy is at once an antic adventure and a thoroughly convincing work of historical fiction that recreates a young nation&’s first truly international conflict and a key moment in the history of the emancipation of African American slaves. Entertaining, atmospheric, and touching, it is &“a wartime coming-of-age story filled with nonstop action and genuine pathos&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). &“This brilliant musket blast of a novel—in which the lucky reader will encounter falling cows, repurposed pickle barrels, fascinating schemes and fabulous schemers—is alive with humor, heat and heart. Mad Boy is a tremendous accomplishment. Nick Arvin is the real thing.&” —Laird Hunt, author of Neverhome

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

256 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781609454593

Related ISBNs:

9781609454586

Publisher:

Europa Editions

Date of Addition:

12/17/24

Copyrighted By:

Nick Arvin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Humor

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.