Woods Runner is a historical fiction book set during the Revolutionary War. Samuel is 13 years old and lives in the woods of the colony of Pennsylvania. One day, Samuel's village receives word that war has broken out - the colonists are trying to break from England and start their own country! The next day, as he is hunting in the woods, Samuel sees smoke coming from the direction of his village. He hurries back but is too late; the village has been destroyed, many people have been viciously killed, and his parents have been kidnapped. Samuel then sets out to rescue his family.
The format of this book is awesome! Every few pages, Paulsen gives just a bit of background information to help you understand the events in the next chapter. This information proved extremely useful and interesting as I read.
If you like fast-paced books with great characters, this one is for you. If you've never tried a historical fiction book but are interested in reading about a boy fighting for the lives of his himself and his family, check it out!
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