About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to question the black and white narratives of history or is struggling with a loyalty conflict between people they love. It is a powerful tool for those navigating the realization that sometimes there are no easy answers and that good people can be destroyed by systems larger than themselves. Set during the American Revolution, the story follows Tim Meeker as he is torn between his father's loyalty to the British Crown and his brother Sam's passion for the Rebel cause. Unlike many glorified tales of the war, this novel focuses on the grueling emotional toll of neutrality and the messy reality of civil conflict. It is a sobering but essential read for mature middle schoolers and young teens, offering a realistic look at grief, the loss of innocence, and the complex nature of justice.
