Give Me Liberty
By L. M. Elliott
(Katherine Tegen Books, Hardcover, 9780060744212, 384pp.)
Publication Date: September 2006
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Paperback
Categories: Historical - United States - Colonial, Social Issues - General
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For thirteen–year–old Nathaniel, an indentured servant in colonial Virginia, life is hard. Though things improve with the help of a kind master named Basil–who shares music, books, and philosophies on equality–around him the climate is heating up. It's 1775 and colonists are enraged by England's taxation. Patrick Henry's words "give me liberty, or give me death" become the sounding call and the American Revolution is about to errupt. Nathaniel and Basil must make a choice about joining the fight and face a larger conundrum about the true meaning of liberty.
L. M. Elliott crafts a stirring narrative for middle grade readers–conveying the hopes and dilemmas of this crucial era in American history.
L. M. Elliott is the author of several award-winning novels for young adults, including Under a War-Torn Sky, a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) and a Jefferson Cup Honor Book; Give Me Liberty; and Annie, Between the States, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age and an IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice. She lives with her husband and their two children in Virginia.
“Nathaniel and Basil come alive, making this a solid piece of historical fiction.”
-KLIATT
“Elliott successfully evokes the spirit of the times.”
-KLIATT
“A rich and robust piece of historical literature.”
-School Library Journal
“Elliott’s vivid descriptions and in-depth research make it easy to envision revolutionary-era Williamsburg.”
-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A lively account of the times with a likable narrator and solid action.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“Filled with action, well–drawn characters, and a sympathetic understanding of many points of view.”
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