The Crossing: How George Washingtom Saved the American Revolution

Murphy, Jim

ISBN 10: 0439691869 / ISBN 13: 9780439691864

Published by Scholastic Pr, 2010

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96 pages. 10.25x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Crossing: How George Washingtom Saved the American Revolution
• Publisher: Scholastic Pr
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439691869
• ISBN 13: 9780439691864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.57 kilograms

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Synopsis

It is 1776, and George Washington's army of rebellious colonists is emboldened by its stunning victories over the British at Lexington and Concord, and at having driven the world's most formidable army from Boston. But now they face the threat of a brutal British retaliation.

George Washington, who has little military experience, is unanimously chosen as commander in chief-in the hope that he can whip his ragtag, unruly troops into a real fighting army. As the British begin their invasion of New York City and out-battle the Americans in one encounter after another, George Washington isn't the only one who is overcome with doubts.

In a breathtaking account of this pivotal moment in the Revolution, Jim Murphy masteruflly shows Washington's transformation from gentleman farmer to a brilliant general as he delivers the country from the blackest of times-into the brightest of futures.

About the Author

Jim Murphy is the celebrated author of more than thirty-five books for young readers, most notably TRUCE: THE DAY THE SOLDIERS STOPPED FIGHTING and THE GREAT FIRE, a Newbery Honor Winner. His carefully researched, engaging, and elegantly written nonfiction has garnered the most prestigious awards in the field. He lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with his wife and their two sons.