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By the Sword
Average rating
5 out of 5
Based on 7 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
Meet Benjamin Tallmadge, a young teacher in the midst of Revolutionary America. Spurred by the cry for freedom and the blood spilled at Lexington and Concord, Benjamin sacrifices his career and his dreams to enlist in George Washington's army. Readers follow Benjamin and his beloved horse, Highlander, into fiery combat at the Battle of Long Island. Benjamin grapples with the realities of being a s... More
Book Information
PublisherBoyds Mills Press
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages40
ISBN-101590784278
ISBN-13978-1590784273
Publication Date04/01/2007
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About Bill Farnsworth (Author, Illustrator) : Bill Farnsworth is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Bill Farnsworth include The Wheat Doll, Kaya's Story Collection (American Girl), Tenth Av... more
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About Selene Castrovilla (Author) : Selene Castrovilla is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Selene Castrovilla is By the Sword.
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11/2/2008 Gina Hagler said: Excellent book!
tags: I recommend

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