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Author: Susan Martins Miller

📘 The Boston Massacre by Susan Martins Miller

Set in the streets of Boston during the summer of 1770, *The Boston Massacre* follows nine‑year‑old Stephen Lankford and his twelve‑year‑old sister Lydia as they navigate the tension between angry colonists and a squad of British soldiers. The boys’ innocent perspectives provide a rare, child‑oriented view of the events that ignited revolutionary fervor in colonial America. Through their eyes, readers experience the confusion, fear, and eventual tragedy that unfolded, learning how a single night can shape history. The novel blends historical fact with engaging family dynamics, making it accessible to young readers while preserving the gravity of the seminal clash. It offers a compelling introduction to the Boston Massacre for children on the cusp of reading history with clear, vivid storytelling.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Susan Martins Miller

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