It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule. This fascinating book is like a field trip to a living history village.
* "Winter’s strong, moving text is supported by a thoughtful design that incorporates the look of historical papers, and rich paintings capture the individuals and their circumstances as well as what’s at stake."—Booklist, starred review
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Day, Larry (illustrator). Paperback. It's December 16, 1773, and tempers are high in Boston. King George has levied a new tax on tea, and the colonists are up in arms about taxation without representation. At dawn, Ethan, an errand boy, heads out to deliver newspapers containing a notice from the Sons of Liberty about a secret meeting that night at Old South Church. Everywhere Ethan goes, there's a sense of urgency. Everyone has an opinion about the King and his tea tax. As he stops along his route--at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more--readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule. Told from the perspectives of ordinary citizens engaged in ordinary work, the text conveys the diversity and defiance of the times.Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule. This fascinating book is like a field trip to a living history village.* "Winter's strong,moving text is supportedbya thoughtful design that incorporates the look of historicalpapers,andrich paintings capture the individuals and their circumstances as well as what'sat stake."-Booklist, starred review Kay Winters' poems in the voices of different colonists, enhanced by historical notes, provide a glimpse into life in colonial times and the dramatic events of a famous rebellion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780147511621
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