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“Refreshing new Revolutionary War middle school historical fiction, suitable for young adult and adult. This entertaining and enlightening story, about the battles of Saratoga and Bennington, helps students understand a time and place different from their own. Main characters provide a bridge to introduce historical personalities like Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys, and make them
come alive. An excellent addition to middle schools and high schools.”
- Leo West, book critic, News & Views, Pennsylvania Council for Social Studies
"Gregory Edgar’s writing is vivid. And he has captured the flavor of the times with the accents, language, and thoughts of his characters, both American and British. A tender and discreet love story nicely spices this tale about the battles of Saratoga and Bennington in the Revolutionary War.”
- Clavin Fisher, author of A Spy at Ticonderoga, and Three Spies for General Washington
"Edgar's young adult readers feel what it was like to be a youth in the Revolutionary War.”
- James F. Morrison, author of The Forgotten Livingston: Colonel James Livingston
"A great story about the critical battles of Saratoga and Bennington, and a terrific read for middle school, young adults or adults.”
- Timothy Jacobs, editor of Patriots of the American Revolution magazine
"An engaging Revolutionary War historical fiction novel based on the battle of Bennington and its follow-up victory at the battle of Saratoga a few weeks later. The dialect is accurate for the time. Todd Gerlander’s ten illustrations enhance the book.”
- Curtis Wong, The Hartford Courant
"Gone to Meet the British is an excellent way to teach middle school and high school young adults about their Revolutionary War history. The relationship between
Danny and Eben was handled well. The author's Revolutionary War Lesson Plans / Teacher Guide is a boon to teachers; it asks all the right questions.”
- David Garland, author of Saratoga |
