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- A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by
One Boy - By Jim Murphy
Joseph Plumb Martin is the ideal American patriot. Born in Connecticut
Joseph will become an active participant in forging the United States of America. Serving under the command of George
Washington, Joseph shares the defeats and victories of war. Every reader will feel proud of this patriot because the
Revolution would have been lost without men like him.
- Hachiko Waits - By Leslea Newman
Based off of a true story from Japan,
the tale of Faithful Dog Hachiko is one of loyalty and love. Set during the 1920's, a young boy named Yasuo takes
notice of Hachiko and his never-ending desire to be reunited with his deceased master. After Yasuo takes responsibility
to care for Hachiko, a whole community comes together to never forgot the inspiration of Chuken Hachiko
and his message of undying devotion.
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