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Description
In 1775, in the dead of winter and with remarkable ingenuity and determination, a bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, roughly 300 miles of lakes, forest, mountains, and few roads.
Quick Summary
Imagine a bookseller who, with nothing but cleverness and grit, hauled 59 massive cannons over 300 miles of snowy wilderness to help win a war that's Henry Knox, and his winter adventure is the heart of this book. It's perfect for kids who love true stories about underdogs and big challenges, especially if they enjoy learning about history without wading through dry facts. The book is short and punchy, with vivid descriptions that make the cold and difficulty feel real, yet it's ultimately uplifting and shows how one person's idea can change the course of a battle. Parents will appreciate that it introduces a lesser-known hero of the American Revolution in a way that's accessible and exciting for young readers, with no graphic violence, just solid adventure and problem-solving. If your child enjoys this, they might also like *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* for another story of ingenuity overcoming the odds.