Paul of Montgomery

War! Paul Drury, 12, hears the drums beating and imagines himself performing deeds of great courage and bringing freedom from England to this new land. He yearns to fight Brits, but Father needs his help finishing the log cabin. Together they buy glass, find charcoal makers and a water-powered sawmill. The first Monday in August, 1776, is rapidly approaching and all qualified males are required to vote. Paul will accompany Father on the 12-mile walk to the polls, but Mother will be left alone for three days. If only they had a dog, shed have protection and Paul would have company with his chores. Father casts his ballot as Paul finds a friend and discovers a good name for the county. He chooses a hero to commemorate General Richard Montgomery. But before they reach home again, Pauls new friend becomes a hero, too.Coleman, Peg is the author of 'Paul of Montgomery' with ISBN 9781591297444 and ISBN 1591297443.