The Reb and the Redcoats by Constance Savery Library: Living History Library Timeline: 1780s, England 203 pp, Quality Softcover, Ages 10-up, RL6 Item # 42-3 — $12.95 Quantity:  or order by phone: 1-800-757-6831

In an interesting turnabout, the Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of a British family to whom an American prisoner of war has been entrusted. Technically the young prisoner is in Uncle Laurence's custody, but the children soon forge a forbidden friendship with him after he nearly dies in an attempted escape. He becomes the Reb and they, his Redcoats. But when they learn of some events leading to his coming to Europe, even Uncle Laurence, embittered by the unjust death of a friend in America, thaws toward him—but this doesn't stop the Reb from scheming to escape. As usual, Constance Savery deftly weaves themes of trust and forgiveness into an interesting plot with likeable characters.

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HISTORICAL FICTION

CORE KNOWLEDGE GRADE 4

SUBJECTS:

• Revolutionary War
• American Revolution
• Prisoners of War
• England
• Friendship
• Benedict Arnold