Overview

This fast-paced historical novel of a young fifer in the American Revolution is based on the autobiography of Ebenezer Fletcher, and is just in time to help families richly celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. Written by an award winning author of over 160 books for children, every detail is meticulously accurate and engaging. For Liberty! As a young lad, Ebenezer Fletcher played war games with other boys in New Ipswich, New Hampshire. In April 1775, his life changed forever when British soldiers attacked the towns of Lexington and Concord. Shots were fired. Men died. War was no longer a child's game. When the New Ipswich militia responded to the attack, thirteen-year-old Ebenezer joined them, playing his fife on the long march to Boston and beyond. During the next few years, Eb faced dangers and hardships in battle and at home. Courage and determination never deserted him. Through it all, he remained focused on his goal--Liberty.

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Midwest Book Review: Although a work of carefully crafted historical fiction, ""Boy With a Fife: Ebenezer Fletcher's War of Independence"" by Elizabeth Raum is based on the autobiography of Ebenezer Fletcher, who as a boy participated in the American Revolution and lived to tell about it. A fun and fascinating read from start to finish, ""Boy With a Fife"" is especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library Historical Fiction collections for young readers ages 9-12.

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When Elizabeth Raum was in 3rd grade, her teacher predicted that she would become a writer. It seemed impossible. Now, 160 books later, Elizabeth admits that Mrs. Brown could see into the future. Through her research and writing, Elizabeth has become an expert in colonial America. She has lived in seven different states and currently resides in eastern Tennessee.

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