Red Thunder
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Inspired by a true story, John P. Hunter’s newest book, “RED THUNDER” follows young spies at Yorktown. Young readers can experience the excitement of the world of espionage in Colonial Williamsburg’s newly published “Red Thunder,” a historical novel by John P. Hunter. Mr. Hunter will be visiting Wooster for Pine Tree Barn’s 16th annual Williamsburg Festival, held October 6th and 7th. From 9-5 both days, the author will be signing copies of his book and answering questions from readers.
The novel follows the adventures of 14-year-old Nate Chandler and his enslaved friend James, as they went about the dangerous business of espionage which helped defeat the British Army and win the American Revolution.
Inspired by the true story of James Armistead, a slave who belonged to William Armistead of New Kent County, Va., who enlisted with the Continental forces under General Lafayette, “Red Thunder” brings the Revolution to life for young readers. Nate, James and Nate’s huge dog Rex move between the opposing armies amid thundering cannons and flashing swords under a sky red with flame. The Reading Tub, an online children’s book reviewer, calls the book “…a page turner of the first order… presents political and social realties of the time objectively and fairly.” The book is aimed at readers between eight and 14 and has been praised for its storytelling and its history by teachers who have reviewed the book for Colonial Williamsburg. Author John P. Hunter lives in Yorktown, the location for the novel, and is the author of “Link to the Past, Bridge to the Future,” also published by Colonial Williamsburg.
Softcover, 234 pages
The novel follows the adventures of 14-year-old Nate Chandler and his enslaved friend James, as they went about the dangerous business of espionage which helped defeat the British Army and win the American Revolution.
Inspired by the true story of James Armistead, a slave who belonged to William Armistead of New Kent County, Va., who enlisted with the Continental forces under General Lafayette, “Red Thunder” brings the Revolution to life for young readers. Nate, James and Nate’s huge dog Rex move between the opposing armies amid thundering cannons and flashing swords under a sky red with flame. The Reading Tub, an online children’s book reviewer, calls the book “…a page turner of the first order… presents political and social realties of the time objectively and fairly.” The book is aimed at readers between eight and 14 and has been praised for its storytelling and its history by teachers who have reviewed the book for Colonial Williamsburg. Author John P. Hunter lives in Yorktown, the location for the novel, and is the author of “Link to the Past, Bridge to the Future,” also published by Colonial Williamsburg.
Softcover, 234 pages
