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After his father leaves their South Carolina farm to join the fight in the Revolutionary War, thirteen‑year‑old Joey Kershaw is left to care for his mother and younger siblings. When British General Cornwallis arrives and designates the Kershaw home as his headquarters, Joey’s ingenuity and courage are put to the ultimate test. Facing danger, deception, and the moral dilemmas of war, he must find the strength to keep his family safe while confronting the harsh realities of a nation in conflict.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anna Myers
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