The Minute Boys of Lexington [Paperback]

Edward Stratemeyer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Famous for the Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, and many other beloved characters, this rare book of historical fiction, written under Stratemeyer?s own name, is the kind of adventure story missing from the ranks of today?s children?s books.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The books make American history interesting to children. Like when General Putnam says to his men, "Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes," you feel like you're there!

I would recommend these books to other children because they teach you as you read. You won't want to put them down -- The Washington Times, "Rainbow Review," Aug. 23, 1997

From the Publisher

The Minute Boys of Lexington is the first book in Edward Stratemeyers series for young people about the American Revolution. Written in the late 19th century, it is the kind of adventure story missing from the ranks of todays childrens books.

So, come, boys and girls, and let this rousing story of a young patriot named Roger Morse transport you back to another time. A time when the United States was being formed. Follow Roger and his friends as they fight the British with courage and determination in the name of justice and liberty.

Recommended for Ages 8-12 BONUS! Includes a Build-Your-Vocabulary Glossary.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lost Classic Books; Reprint edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965273539
• ISBN-13: 978-0965273534
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,632,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting history!, November 20, 2001

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"hotropic4" (Puerto Rico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Minute Boys of Lexington (Paperback)

Well written, exciting tale of the beginnings of the American Revolution. A must-read for every young history nut in your house! My 10-year old son couldn't put it down and was heard to exclaim several times, "This is GREAT history!" The author makes the places, names, and dates of history come alive and helps young people appreciate the human side of what they are studying in school. Comprehensive glossary at the end helps explain difficult words. This book was an excellent addition to my homeschool history curriculum. Now it's on to "The Minute Boys of Bunker Hill".

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 11 Year Old Homeschooler Wrote This Review, November 17, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Minute Boys of Lexington (Paperback)

"The Minute Boys of Lexington" is about a 16-year-old boy of the Revolution. Roger lives with his mother, sister, and a beloved helping hand named Hen. The story begins when Roger, returning home with a wagon load of corn fodder, is commanded to pull over to the side of the road by a detachment of Redcoats. He does not obey there orders (for fear of the cart turning over and spilling all the feed) so he is captured. Now his journey really begins. This is a very nice book; I liked it so much that I read it in under a week.Edward Stratmeyer, the author, is a very good writer. I believe he is trying to show in this book how valiantly the minutemen of the Revolution fought for our rights that we now enjoy today.