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5.0 out of 5 stars A spunky young patriot in colonial Boston, July 2, 2005

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E. S. Wall "media specialist" (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Midnight Rider (Hardcover)

Joan Harlow knows how to catch the excitement of an historical event and weave a believable story and characters into it. MIDNIGHT RIDER, is the account of fourteen-year-old Hannah Andrews who rides her horse from Boston to Salem in 1775 to warn the colonists of a British raid. Hannah, originally from Salem, has been indentured by her scheming aunt into the Boston household of General Gage, governor of the colonies. As a servant she finds herself in the midst of not only family secrets, but angry clashes between colonists and British troops. She sneaks out to secret meetings of Patriots and one day overhears General Gage's plan to seize colonial munitions stored in Salem. Hannah, siding with freedom-loving colonists knows what she has to do. She risks her life and that of her horse Promise to ride through a snowstorm to warn the people of Salem about the raid. Joan Harlow captures the character of this spunky girl who reflects the grit and determination of colonial America to gain independence.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting historical fiction, December 8, 2005

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This review is from: Midnight Rider (Hardcover)

I have read this story with students average age 14. Their response was total involvement in the plot and the character, Hannah and her horse, Promise. They did not believe at first that the book would be interesting, since they thought it would be "ho hum" history. The cover illustration suggests it might be another Paul Revere Midnight Ride to Lexington and Concord. Wrong! The main historical event is the lesser known "Salem Alarm." The author weaves fascinating historical events into a plot that today's kids love. Not a bit boring! In fact, one student said, "It was like watching a movie in my head." Kids LOVED this story and rated it a 10/10. Did I forget to mention that I loved it, too?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!!!!!, January 14, 2007

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This book is Fantatstic! A great young adult book and also anyone who loves horses and history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Midnight Rider feeds me lots of info about history. If i ever meet Joan Hiatt Harlow, i will ask if she loves horses. if so, i would love to hear another horse book. Read more

Published 1 month ago

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book!
After seeing the size of this book, i was very doubtful. But after getting the book, Midnight Rider, and after reading the first page... i knew this book was definitely for me. Read more

Published on January 14, 2010 by Aamna B. Zaki

5.0 out of 5 stars CGE Student Review
My favorite book is Midnight Rider by Jean Hiatt Harlow. Do you like horse novels? Well if you do then this is the book for you. Read more

Published on May 28, 2009

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
i loved this book. i almost cried at the end. the ending was so sweet. i highly recomend this book.

Published on May 24, 2009

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY EXCITING STORY FOR TEENAGERS
When I finished reading this book, I was sad that it was over! It was so good I didn't want it to end. Read more

Published on April 21, 2008

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book!!!!!!
i love this book!!!! its about a girl named hannah who is sent by her horrid aunt pheobe to be a indengered servant. Read more

Published on April 12, 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars really good they could make a movie out of it!!!
this book was awesome!

they really could make a movie out of it

if u like horses and a little bit of history then u will like this book!

Published on February 2, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Harlow
Joan Hiatt Harlow has written another winner in her series of historical fiction. Young readers will be enthralled with the exciting plot and enchanted by the characters, real and... Read more

Published on June 14, 2005 by childwrite

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General Gage, Miss Lydia, Miss Meg, Province House, Aunt Phoebe, Lieutenant Pratt, Paul Revere, Valley Acres, Sons of Liberty, Aunt Margaret, Midnight Rider, Castle William, Hannah Andrews, King George, Colonel Leslie, Parson Barnard, Miss Phillis, Miss Wheatley, Chester Pratt, Uncle Thomas, Benjamin Church, Marlborough Street, School Street, Cousin Hans, Old Skid