The Reb and the Redcoats by Constance Savery

But when they learn of some events leading to his coming to Europe, even Uncle Lawrence, embittered by the unjust death of a friend in America, thaws toward him-but this doesn’t stop the Reb from scheming to escape.Ĭonstance Savery deftly weaves themes of trust and forgiveness into an interesting plot with likeable characters. He becomes the Reb and they, his Redcoats. Technically the young prisoner is in Uncle Lawrence’s custody, but the children soon forge a forbidden friendship with him after he nearly dies in an attempted escape. In an interesting turnabout, the Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of a British family to whom an American prisoner of war has been entrusted.

Exploring World Geography (High School).

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It’s one of my top few favorite books for many, many reasons, and it’s very special to me.

Western Expansion of the US (Intermediate) The Reb and the Redcoats by Constance Savery is a warm, bright, engaging story of family and friendship during the American Revolution, seen from the rare perspective of a lively young British family near the end of the war.Modern American and World History (Int.Geography Through (Primary - Intermediate).Around The World With Picture Books Part 2 (Primary).Constance Savery The Reb and the redcoats. Constance Savery deftly weaves themes of trust and forgiveness into an interesting plot with likeable characters. After the Reb nearly dies, even Uncle Lawrence, embittered by the unjust death of a friend in America, thaws toward him-but this doesn't stop the Reb from scheming to escape. Around The World With Picture Books Part 1 (Primary) The Reb and the redcoats by Constance Savery, 1961, Longmans, Green edition, in English - 1st ed. He becomes The Reb and they, his Redcoats.