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The dangers and tension of the American Revolutionary War hit with vivid reality, while weaving in secrets, adventure, and more than a few solid facts.

John and Ambrose Clark are given two possibilities of what to do next, but before they make their decision, a man is murdered in the room next to theirs. When they see the initials of the same gentleman, who killed their father, they immediately are on his trail. An enemy attack forces them to return to the battlefield in hopes of protecting the country, and they soon find that secrets run deeper than they first believed.

I did not read the first books in this series before tackling this one, and that was a mistake, since this tale starts where the last one ended. Despite the missing background information (which did leave me feeling a little at a loss...my fault, obviously), the author starts this book out full thrust forward into adventure. The twins immediately find themselves at a murder scene and discover a clue, which sends them on a chase after their father's murderer. And the action doesn't let up from there.

History comes to life in these pages as the twins face the real dangers of war, get to meet historic figures, experience the famous battles and attacks, and all of that with as much grit and reality as can be added for the age group. There is danger, there is violence, and life isn't easy for these two. And yet, they maintain enough brotherly banter and a very light dusting of fun to keep it age appropriate and interesting. The relationship between the two is inspiring as is their determination to do what is right and protect that which they believe in.

The writing carries the fitting atmosphere for the time period. The vocabulary and style is appropriate for the upper end of the middle grade audience as well as YA readers (although the boys' personalities lean toward the younger end of that group). History fans will especially enjoy this read as the places, people, and events show that the author has done his research and more. This also makes it a great addition to classroom themes and homeschoolers. But as said, there is violence and such to fit the reality of the situation at that time.

I found this well done, enjoyed following the twins through their adventures, and even gained a deeper respect for this historical period and those who fought in it.
I received an ARC and am giving this one 4.5 stars and rounding up.
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tdrecker | Nov 22, 2021 |
Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue  This wonderful adventure book. Are you looking a book that helps with educational help with you children. Well that draws your boys and girls. It has talks about the history of America during the Revolutionary War.This is the second book of the series. It got the twin doing a mission for their father. It goes on from there. There seem to be a spy that following them and giving enemy the information. Who could it possibly be.Ambrose and John seem to be thrown into a mission to make sure gunpowder get where it need to be. In the process they also need to drive the first submarine. They got to make a prison break to save their older brother.The authors do great job with the story and also having you and all his readers guessing though out the book. Will they save their older brother? You giving the American information to enemy?The pictures are done well and you can see what the author is talking about. The image are caping to see and look at. The author does a wonderful job with it.… (lisätietoja)
 
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Lindz2012 | 2 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Feb 22, 2016 |
Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue  This wonderful adventure book. Are you looking a book that helps with educational help with you children. Well that draws your boys and girls. It has talks about the history of America during the Revolutionary War.This is the second book of the series. It got the twin doing a mission for their father. It goes on from there. There seem to be a spy that following them and giving enemy the information. Who could it possibly be.Ambrose and John seem to be thrown into a mission to make sure gunpowder get where it need to be. In the process they also need to drive the first submarine. They got to make a prison break to save their older brother.The authors do great job with the story and also having you and all his readers guessing though out the book. Will they save their older brother? You giving the American information to enemy?The pictures are done well and you can see what the author is talking about. The image are caping to see and look at. The author does a wonderful job with it.… (lisätietoja)
 
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Lindz2012 | 2 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Jan 21, 2016 |
I found Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue to be a great read and I even learned that there was a submarine used in the Revolutionary War invented by David Bushnell.

The story is fiction but much of it has historical facts throughout. I also liked that the Clark family has Faith in the Lord to help get them through these times. The Clark twins are the heroes of this story. At the young age of 15 they do not like all the death involved in the War but are loyal to the cause.

Ambrose looks on their roles as an adventure and exciting whereas his twin, John, is more cautious and probably wouldn't have gone along with anything had it not been for the loyalty he has for Ambrose. As their father always told them, "Two are stronger than one." This proves true from the time they volunteer to man the sub to the daring rescue of their brother.

This is a very well written book by the father-son team of Robert J. and Robert A. Skead. They belong to the group Sons of the American Revolution and the reader can tell they have done thorough research for their series: American Revolutionary War Series. Even though this is the second in the series, it can definitely stand alone.

I think this is a great read for boys in their early teens or anyone that likes history.

I received this book free from the publisher for review purposes.
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Diane_K | 2 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Aug 21, 2015 |

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