Redcoat in Boston

When Harry Warrilow was only thirteen, hunger and cold drove him to lie about his age and enlist in the King's Army. The Redcoats fed him, dressed him, and drilled him—then shipped him off to colonial Boston. The year was 1768, a bad time to put on the King's uniform—especially in rebellious Boston.

"Dirty lobster!" street boys yelled at Harry. "Nobody wants you here. Go home!" Oyster shells flew through the air, clubs were brandished, and menacing mobs formed. Harry was one of the targets, for the English politicians who had angered the Americans were safe in London while the Redcoats were close at hand in Boston—easy targets for mob anger.

At first, Harry wasn't interested in politics or liberty talk. He was too busy soldiering and searching for his lost sister who had disappeared when their parents died. By chance, he discovered that she might be in Boston. As he searched, followed up slim leads, and tramped Boston's icy streets, he was caught up in America's struggle for liberty.

This graphic and exciting tale of a young soldier recreates Boston at the time of the Massacre in vivid and action-filled episodes.