Newbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence.When his father is killed by rebel vigilantes, Noah flees with his family to Boston. Intent on avenging his father, Noah becomes a spy for the British and firsthand witness to the power of partisan rumor to distort facts, the hypocrisy of men who demand freedom while enslaving others, and the human connections that bind people together regardless of stated allegiances.Awash in contradictory information and participating in key events leading to the American Revolution, Noah must forge his own understanding of right and wrong and determine for himself where his loyalty truly lies.Author: AviPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 02/08/2022Pages: 352Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.50dISBN: 9780358248071Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.2Point Value: 12Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 514293 / LoyaltyReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 86Booklist 12/01/2021 pg. 54Publishers Weekly 12/20/2021Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2022 pg. 108Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above AverageAbout the AuthorAvi's many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing but the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Secret School and The End of the Beginning. He lives in Colorado.
