By: Rhiannon Aleynikov

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson

By: Barry Denenburg

Research Background Material

Character William Thomas Emerson is a fictional character, but in the Revolutionary War many young boys were expected to fight against the British.

Setting The setting is Boston, Massachusetts, 1774-1775.

Conflict The conflict is based upon the actual American Revolutionary War in 1774.

Photos!This picture shows the British marching to Concord in April of 1775.

This is a picture of the “Bloody Massacre.”

This picture displays the destruction of tea at the Boston Harbor.

All about the AuthorBarry Denenburg was born on April 6,

1940 in Brooklyn, New York. He has written many historical fiction series including Dear America, My Name is America, and the Royal Diaries. He first became interested in writing historical fiction novels when he got out of college and his future wife, Jean Fiewel, offered him the job to write a biography on John F. Kennedy. Besides writing, he enjoys to listen to music, swim, practice yoga, and spend time with his family. He now lives in Bedford, New York with his wife and daughter.

Map of Massachusetts in 1775

Credits http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/168712.Jo

urnal_Of_William_Thomas_Emerson_A_Revolutionary_War_Patriot

http://ushistory-americanrevolution.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

http://www.archives.gov/research/military/american-revolution/pictures/

http://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/history-of-massachusetts2.htm