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Saving Dr. Warren

by Jeffery McKenna (Goodreads Author)

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Ivey Patton said: " Learning How To Become A True Patriot
The novel, Saving Dr. Warren… “A True Patriot” by Jeffery McKenna was an excellent historical fiction book that helped me to understand and broaden my knowledge of patriotism. This book follows an eighth grade bo Learning How To Become A True Patriot
The novel, Saving Dr. Warren… “A True Patriot” by Jeffery McKenna was an excellent historical fiction book that helped me to understand and broaden my knowledge of patriotism. This book follows an eighth grade boy, Steve O’Dell who enters an essay contest about what it means to be patriotic. He wins the contest, without even understanding the true meaning behind patriotism. He then receives a special item, a musket ball that allows him to travel back in time to the 1700s.
Rewinding back in time, we meet Dr. Joseph Warren, one of leaders who helped different organizations in the early days of the American Revolution. Although he was extremely influential in historical times, he has recently been forgotten when we think of the American Revolution. After receiving the musket ball from Sargeant Warren, Steve arrives in Boston where he meets Joseph Warren. As Steve lives each day in the years of Colonial America, he becomes a closer friend to Joseph Warren. You then get to follow Steve as he relives many different gatherings and battleSaving Dr. Warrens such as the Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Battle of Bunker Hill, and many more.
Through these time-traveling experiences, Steve grows closer and closer to Joseph Warren and begins to understand the meaning behind sacrifice. He realizes everything that Joseph and many other Revolutionary War heroes did for our country. The book leads up to Steve and his attempt of trying not to fail his new friend and saving him from dying at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Will Steve fail? Or will he succeed?
Following Steve’s journey, McKenna wrote this book with many different perspectives, allowing it to be even more interesting to read. I recommend this book to people who love history and to the people who may not. As someone who isn't a big fan of history, this book was a perfect eye-opener for me because it showed the importance of patriotism and how we need to show more respect for the people who did so much for our country. ...more "

Dec 14, 2020 02:24PM · see review