I Survived: The American Revolution, 1776

In "I Survived: The American Revolution, 1776" by Lauren Tarshis, eleven-year-old Nathaniel Knox is traveling to New York City to find his father when he becomes trapped in the middle of a fierce battle between American and British troops during the Revolutionary War. The story follows Nate as he experiences the horrors of war firsthand, including the bloodshed and chaos of the battlefield. This historical fiction novel is set in 1776 during America's fight for independence from England and is written for middle grade readers at a 4.6 reading level.