The Bully Boys

by Eric Walters

Book Overview

The Bully Boys tells the story of fourteen-year-old Thomas Roberts, who finds himself looking after the family farm when his father goes off to fight for the British army during the War of 1812. When... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140288066
• ISBN13: 9780140288063
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Puffin
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.6" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

A Must Read!

The Bully Boys is one of the best works of historical fiction that I have ever read regarding the War of 1812. Living in the Niagara area all my life, I learned much more about the War of 1812 - especially in this area - than I had learned in school. I suggested the book to my husband, who was so impressed that he wrote (and sent a copy of the book) to the Dean of Academics at our daughter's school and The Bully Boys is now part of their Grade 6 curriculum. This story is so well written that it appeals to ANYONE 8 years old and over! ENJOY!

Two Thumbs Up for "The Bully Boys"

This historical book transformed into an exciting fictional novel is both exciting and fun along the way! This book interprets real life events from the War of 1812 from the beginning to the end of the war. I loved the plot of the book it combines the lifestyle of the 1800s with the action and the adventure! This novel has been a masterpiece!!!

Great Book!

I think this was a great historical fiction. Very well-written with a very cool plot and shows the bravery of Thomas Roberts and James Fitz Gibbon. Eggcellent!

KID CAPTIVATING

In this book you get to see what the war between canada and the US was like...but from the canadian perspective. Through the eyes of a child you participate in this phase of history. You see one of the Canadian war heros and family life around Niagara Falls during this time. It's written so that a child can enjoy it, but with a style that captivates adults as well. I highly recommend this book and any others that Mr. Walters writes. He makes it fun to read and slips in learning, too.