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This was a good read. It gives a vivid picture of the lives of ordinary American citizens prior to the opening shots of the American Revolution, and does not romanticize the events of that fateful day. The divisions amongst the patriots as to the proper course of action, the uncertainty of what may happen, and the awful truth of the price of liberty come shining through in this novel. It shows when principles require action to back them up, life can change forever as a consequence.

Wonderful Book about 1776 when one boy finds what it means to become a man, and what talking about revolution truly brings about. This copy has yellowed pages and the spine is a bit battered, but its a very good book.

It is the day prior to the Battle of Lexington; a glimpse into rural life in eastern Massachusetts. The next day the wind of war sweeps the countryside and changes life there forever. Overnight a young becomes a man. Culminating the two-day period, he faces dual allegiance: to his family and to his country. How should he face it? Which should he choose? As a historical novel, “April Morning” is a fitting companion to Ester Forbes’ “Johnny Tremain.”