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Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, The Burden follows eleven‑year‑old Thomas Hutchinson as the fighting between Patriots and Loyalists draws closer to Williamsburg. Thomas grapples with the weight of several secrets—some about those nearest to him—and must decide how to confront them in a time of conflict and uncertainty.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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