My Name Is America: The Journal Of William Thomas Emerson

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I know A and I have talked about a lot about Dear America books, but I had to review this one because it is SO good! Seriously, it’s better than an adventure movie!

Here is a quick overview of the book:

Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Setting: Pre-Revolutionary War

Main character: A 12 year old boy

Character description: Smart, funny, responsible.........oh yeah, and did I mention that he is a spy?

Now, I hope that overview grabbed you attention, because it would definitely grab mine! Your probably thinking “Wait, a 12 year old boy is a spy?” and to answer you: YES! And that is exactly why I love this book. You feel like you are right there, sitting with William in the shadows, hiding in a secret cubby hole, and running from British soldiers. You do not want to miss this book. I recommend it for everyone!

While William Thomas Emerson is a fictional character, this book gives a great description of what it might have been like before the war. Thankfully, the author does not include too many gory scenes, so squeamish stomachs should be mostly ok.

Happy reading!
-B