American Revolution

Featuring titles written during or about the American Revolution, this Collection delves into the history of the 1776 war. Selections include the foundational texts and speeches that led up to the colonists' conflict with Great Britain, as well as biographies of key political figures and historical fiction titles. The Collection highlights a diversity of perspectives and historically underrepresented voices through titles that examine the role of women, colonialism and imperialism, and enslavement in the founding of the United States.

Woods Runner

by Gary Paulsen

Publication year 2010

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Childhood & Youth

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Military & War, World History, American Revolution, Action & Adventure

Woods Runner, by Gary Paulsen, is a young adult, historical fiction novel. It takes place during the American War for Independence (1776) from the point of view of a 13-year-old frontier boy. The novel was published by Random House in 2010 and is a favorite in schools because of its educational passages that provide valuable historical information to the reader. Paulsen’s Author’s Note and Afterword explain his desire to show war for the grotesque and... Read Woods Runner Summary