A review by jamie_o
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen

4.0

My boys were fascinated by this adventure/survival story about a 13 year old boy named Samuel, whose parents have been kidnapped by the British/Indians during the revolutionary war. Samuel sets off after them and the book chronicles his journey to find and rescue his parents. The book is both entertaining and educational, as Paulsen includes a history note between each chapter. It also doesn't shy away from the brutality of the time, but it's done in an age appropriate way.