Review of Guts & Glory: The American Revolution

​Guts & Glory: The American Revolution
Written by Ben Thompson
Age Level: 10 - 12
Grade Level: 3 - 7

​Imagine reading a book that takes you from the sparks that started the Revolution to the end at Yorktown. Best of all, it’s not boring! I felt like I was on a time travel tour with a great guide who knows how to tell a story. When he talked about taxes on stamps and tea, he compared them to sales tax on video games and burgers. Then he said Sam Adams was pretty righteously mad about them. Would you believe I found those two examples on the same page?!
 
The book also breaks down big concepts like patriots and loyalists. It did a show and tell about American and  British soldiers in a way kids, especially boys would love. At the end of each chapter, there was a quick bio. My favorite part – the bonus fact. Did you know John Hancock’s dad was a minister, or that his parents died when he was seven? John was adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle.

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