Nathan Hale

In 1776, the fledgling army of the newly-created United States was greatly outnumbered, outequipped, and outskilled. But what they had that the stronger British army lacked was spirit-a spirit of independence. Seeking critical information about the enemy, General George Washington called for a volunteer for a secret mission behind the British lines. Nathan Hale, a young schoolmaster from Connecticut, quickly and bravely offered his services. Follow his adventures in this fast-moving, fact-based novel!