The Winter Hero

Justin, the brother-in-law of Peter McColloch, a Revolutionary War hero, longs for his chance to be a hero. So when the local militia, plagued by huge taxes, takes arm against the state, Justin convinces Peter to let him join the other soldiers. During the war, Justin witnesses death and injury in its ugliest forms, and finds himself wishing he was home. However, he is determined to be a hero. After many battles ending in... Read Full Review

The Winter Hero was narrated by Justin Conkey, a 13 year old boy who wants to be a hero. His father was killed in the Revolutionary War, and his sister's husband was a Revolutionary War hero. This story takes place after the Revolutionary War in 1787. Farmers were angry about the taxes the Boston government made them pay, so they started a war against the government. This war was called Shays' Rebellion. Even though Justin... Read Full Review

The Winter Hero was narrated by Justin Conkey, a 13 year old boy who wants to be a hero. His father was killed in the Revolutionary War, and his sister's husband was a Revolutionary War hero. This story takes place after the Revolutionary War in 1787. Farmers were angry about the taxes the Boston government made them pay, so they started a war against the government. This war was called the Shays' Rebellion. Justin wants to... Read Full Review

This is a delightful book of Shay's Rebellion. Personally, I knew very little about this period in history, but after reading this book I have gained a lot more knowledge-but not in a text-booky sort of way: it's interesting reading. This is a very exciting story about Justin Cooney who wants to become a hero. He missed his chance in the Revolutionary War, because of his age, but now, in Shay's Rebellion, he gets a... Read Full Review

"This book is a wonderful, educational book that I never set down. It is full of action and thrilling excitment! I truely enjoyed it!"