Synopses & Reviews
For Nathan Hale, it was never a question that he should stand up against the kings rules if he believed them to be unjust.
As his father lay dying, Jonah Hawkins promised he would remain loyal to the king and never join the patriots in their resistance. But that promise isnt easy to keep after he meets his new teacher—Master Nathan Hale—who inspires Jonah to learn and think about the nations growing turmoil. As the time for war draws near, the patriots call on all men to fight, and Nathan must leave to battle the British Army. But Jonahs and Nathans paths will cross again, and when they do, Jonah will finally be forced to choose where his loyalties truly lie.
Inspired by the famous last words of a heroic patriot, Spy! is the story of one mans ultimate sacrifice for his country and one boys awakening courage.
Synopsis
Coming of age during the American Revolution, Jonah is torn between honoring his Loyalist father's dying wish and taking up the cause of his Patriot neighbors. Inspired by his young, charismatic teacher, Nathan Hale, Jonah begins to question his family's beliefs. When a decision he makes leads to Nathan's execution, Jonah must live with the damage he has caused and learn to fight for what he knows to be right. Anna Myers's revolutionary war tale brings fresh meaning to the words "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," blending all the excitement that comes with battle and espionage with a thought-provoking plot about Jonah's ethical dilemma.
Synopsis
Jonah is torn between honoring his Loyalist father's dying wish and taking up the cause of his Patriot neighbors. Inspired by his teacher Nathan Hale, Jonah makes a decision which to Hale's execution. Now Jonah must learn to fight for what he knows is right.
About the Author
Anna Myers is the author of more than a dozen books, including Tulsa Burning, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, and Assassin, an Oklahoma Book Award winner. She lives in Chandler, Oklahoma. Visit her Web site at www.annamyers.info.