About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about why rules exist or begins to notice the difference between what is legal and what is fair. It is an ideal resource for the student who feels a spark of indignation at perceived injustices and wants to know how people in the past handled similar feelings on a much larger scale. This narrative history explains the complex tensions between the American colonists and the British government, focusing on the famous act of defiance involving 342 chests of tea. Beyond the historical facts, the book explores themes of bravery, collective action, and the weight of consequences. It is written in a clear, accessible style perfect for elementary and middle schoolers, making a foundational historical event feel like an urgent, real-life drama. Parents will appreciate how it frames the Boston Tea Party not just as a prank, but as a calculated risk taken by people who felt their voices were being ignored.
