Woods Runner

I personally love love LOVE history! This book is awesome if you’re trying to learn about the past, And the characters,the setting,the story just feels so real and how they added all the little details that made me think more about what people had to go through back then? I believe that this is a must have😁

The book arrived in good condition. I can’t review the contents as I gave the book as a gift. But have had other titles from this author that were good so I’m confident in this title also.

In the wilderness of Pennsylvania Colony about the time of the American Revolutionary War 1775, a young lad of age 13 loses his parents to a British Force and Iroquois Indian War party as his parents are captured and carried off as captives. The young boy strikes off to rescue his parents and ultimately ends up in New York city, a British occupied war camp. This kid had no money nor friends that he could call upon for assistance. A lack of clothing and guns and ammunition made him a real prisoner of the deep dark wilderness of Pennsylvania and an open target to any British, Indian or wild animal force looking for prisoners or a quick meal. No money, no food and no relatives or friends to call upon for the very bare necessities of life. How could one so young, inexperienced and ragged rebel avoid sudden capture and death if captured by the British Army, Tories, highwaymen,Indians or natural enemies? What challenged him to continue the venture to save his parents and simply survive the cold wilderness is what legends are made from. Well, he wasn't alone. There were plenty of other young lads out in the cold with one desire and that was to avoid capture and survive the British, Indians and challenges of the Revolutionary War. And what is really amazing is that these young men were able to survive in great enough numbers to help defeat the British, pacify the Native Americans and make a major contribution to AMERICA'S ULTIMATE VICTORY. It is a story of Colonial strength and determination that ultimately contributed to our final victory and freedom. It speaks of the unusual metal that our early forefathers were made of. Read what America was truly like to live in during this time period. Learn what America looked and smelled like. Even better, learn how our forefathers were able to survive all odds and help bring the American dream to light. Where did all this strength and determination come from? I think it is a characteristic that all nations have come to recognize from true Americans. Simply stated, "Don't Tread On Me." And we put our muskets where our mouths are. And made the ultimate sacrifice to insure our colonial victory against all odds.

My son loved these books! He’s 13.

I picked this audiobook for a military move my family had to make a few weeks ago. So many moves and they are a great chance for audio books. As we homeschool I try to make sure at least one audio book is educational in a historic sense and this fit the bill! This book is a powerful read and like many classics, it brings the impact it needs to very serious topics. I wish I had understood that more though as I would have waiting on it when it comes to my 9 year old daughter. She didn't fully understand the topics well and I felt I couldn't research things that came up with her just then as I was driving. I had though aimed this book more at my 11 year old son who had been learning more about this part of American History. Unlike a lot of history curriculum that focuses on dates and events, this one brought to life the world of Americans in the time period and what they faced. The facts presented in the book in small snippets helped understand the numbers a bit better than even I understood before. I highly recommend this to those trying to help this time period come to life for their children or students. Perhaps though be extra sure you know they are ready first. My poor 9 year old now doesn't want to talk about Native Americans even though I tried to explain scalping to her then when she had questions about. I seem to have missed my window as she not just doesn't want to learn about them or talk about them at all and so I will be giving her time.

My daughter started to reading this at school and finished it but wanted to read it at home. She is 12 and this gripped her attention until he very end. Great book

My grandson is reading this in middle school English at the same time his history class is studying the American Revolution- what an awesome pairing, tells the story of life at that time for a 13 year old, its hard to wait for the next chapter to be assigned, he is now several ahead, I read the whole book just so we could talk about that time period.

My kids enjoyed it. Gary Paulsen is a favourite in this house

Bought it for my children, enjoyed it myself. A young boys struggle in "The Last of the Mohicans" - time and landscape.

Great book