What I've enjoyed most about reading Lars Hedbor's fantastic series of books on Colonial America is the way this period of history comes alive page after page. Hedbor has a knack for telling these stories that remind me of such classics like Johnny Tremain and Last of the Mohicans. These books are such a treat to read--both in the individual stories as well as the historical details.
In The Tree: Tales From a Revolution -- New Hampshire, Hedbor is in top form again. I have to confess that of all the books in this series, this by far is my favorite. A lot has to do with the story about Abe and the trials and tribulations this young lad goes through in the story. However, there's also a bit of a suspense story here, which I found most riveting to read and kept me riveted right up to the very end. But it's the daily life about this period of America's history that I always enjoy the most, whether it's getting the language patterns and dialects down or simply describing preparing a meal. And as always, Hedbor excels with bringing this period of history alive, time and time again.
These are fun, entertaining, and historically accurate books to read and enjoy.
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