Red Thunder

by John P. Hunter

While cannons thundered, swords flashed, and the sky turned red with flame, Nate Chandler and his slave friend, James, went about the darker business of espionage. Their spy-world of whispered conspiracies, secret missions alone in the dead of night, and narrow escapes were every bit as dangerous as the thrust of a bayonet. Utilizing their wits, courage, and coolness under pressure, the unlikely duo and a huge dog helped undo the might British army at Yorktown and win the American Revolution

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

In reading this book ahead of my daughters - after our visit to Yorktown - I would rate it PG-13 for war violence. However, as historical fiction, it provides good detail into life at the time - both in and out of the army, the Battle of Yorktown, and the Continental Army's methods of espionage.

2 1/2 stars because it sometimes seemed the author was trying too hard to work another historically accurate detail into the narrative (admittedly a delicate balance in hist fiction, but annoying when that balance is off).

[Bianca Ellsworth Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children's book ages 11-14, but as a teacher, I like to read children's books so I can recommend them to students. Also, I love American History. This is a great read for the history buff and non-history reader alike. It is a historical novel about the Battle of Yorktown and the role that espionage played. It is a unique blend of fact and fiction that keeps the reader turning the page.
This is a historicaal novel that tells the story of two boys at the Battle of Yorktown.

[Christie Powell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the story and how well the history was presented, and I liked the perspective of a spy instead of a fighter. On the other hand, I found that it was very poorly written. I felt like the author was a historian first and a writer second. Several times I would stop reading because of the poor writing.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was well researched and had good action, but the writing was a bit stiff. Still, I liked it.