A gripping tale of courage and determination, this middle-grade novel tells the thrilling true story of Will Knox, a brave 19-year-old who undertook a perilous journey that changed the course of American history. In the midst of a harsh winter, Will helped transport 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, a critical mission that enabled George Washington to secure a key victory in the Revolutionary War. While iconic moments like Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Washington crossing the Delaware, and the trials at Valley Forge are familiar to all, this book sheds light on an equally dramatic, yet lesser-known chapter in America’s War for Independence. As you follow Colonel Knox’s daring trek, you’ll be swept up in a suspenseful, action-packed adventure that helped pave the way for the birth of a great democratic nation.
