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Green Mountain Hero
Life is difficult for Solomon Story, his mother Ann, and their family in pre-Revolutionary Vermont as they face the threat of Indians and aid the Green Mountain Boys.
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1988
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September 9, 2019
Great book for anyone, children or adults, interested in history/Colonial times, settlers, nature. Very educational, interesting, engaging, and easy to read. A true story.
February 9, 2016
“Colonial Coming-of-Age True Story”
Although of special interest to Vermont teenagers this true story of a Connecticut family should prove of interest to all boys who admire youthful courage. Thirteen-year-old Solomon Story accompanies his father, Amos, from Salisbury, CT on a rigorous trek northward to seek out a new homestead. Traveling through Bennington, Rutland (little more than a hick trading post in the 1770’s) and up Otter Creek the hardy pair face wolves, catamounts, and bears. However animals do not pose All their dangers: a slick horse trader, restless Abenaki Indians, and a vicious Tory dog their trail and even attack their homestead. But Solomon pays heed to his father’s lessons and instructions, as the boy gradually becomes a man on the frontier during perilous political times.
When a tragedy strikes Amos Solomon suddenly must assume the burdens of the father of the family, although his mother, Ann, shows resilience and great courage when many lives are in peril. This tale rings with fervent patriotic pride, but will Ann give her blessing to the loss of her eldest son to the militia? Fascinating tale of political upheaval in the birthing of a new nation this book includes excellent instructions on how to construct a shed, cabin, furniture and many other practical hints for farming and general frontier survival. For ages 12-16.
February 9, 2016
Although of special interest to Vermont teenagers this true story of a Connecticut family should prove of interest to all boys who admire youthful courage. Thirteen-year-old Solomon Story accompanies his father, Amos, from Salisbury, CT on a rigorous trek northward to seek out a new homestead. Traveling through Bennington, Rutland (little more than a hick trading post in the 1770’s) and up Otter Creek the hardy pair face wolves, catamounts, and bears. However animals do not pose All their dangers: a slick horse trader, restless Abenaki Indians, and a vicious Tory dog their trail and even attack their homestead. But Solomon pays heed to his father’s lessons and instructions, as the boy gradually becomes a man on the frontier during perilous political times.
When a tragedy strikes Amos Solomon suddenly must assume the burdens of the father of the family, although his mother, Ann, shows resilience and great courage when many lives are in peril. This tale rings with fervent patriotic pride, but will Ann give her blessing to the loss of her eldest son to the militia? Fascinating tale of political upheaval in the birthing of a new nation this book includes excellent instructions on how to construct a shed, cabin, furniture and many other practical hints for farming and general frontier survival. For ages 12-16.
February 9, 2016
August 12, 2008
This is a based on a true story of a family living during the Revolutionary War of the USA. I rated this one on the way the authors created the characters. though the writing was good and the story presented very well, what I like best was how the authors of the book let the characters tell the story.
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November 12, 2015Finally found the name of one my favorite books we read in school back in fourth grade! Loved this book. About Vermont of course
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