Winter Hero

by Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier

Book Overview

Fourteen-year-old Juston Conkey becomes a soldier to fight in Shay's Rebellion in 1787 but finds war isn't what he expected.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590426044
• ISBN13: 9780590426046
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.3" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

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Justin, the brother-in-law of Peter McColloch, a Revolutionary War hero, longs for his chance to be a hero. So when the local militia, plagued by huge taxes, takes arm against the state, Justin convinces Peter to let him join the other soldiers. During the war, Justin witnesses death and injury in its ugliest forms, and finds himself wishing he was home. However, he is determined to be a hero. After many battles ending in retreat, the farmers are ready for one last stand against the well-trained government troops. When the big battle comes, Justin is in the thick of it. Desperately trying to hold ground, Justin realizes that heroicness is nothing more than an accident occurring while trying to survive. When Peter is captured and sentenced to death, Justin and Peter's wife must work together to break him out of jail. One man escapes, but Peter is recaptured. Just as he is about to be hanged, the sheriff announces that Peter will be pardoned. The next year, measures are taken to keep the taxes low, and, thanks to Peter, Justin, and the others who participated in the rebellion, the people who live along River Valley are peaceable once more. -- Tommy A.

The Winter Hero by James L. Collier, Christopher Collier

The Winter Hero was narrated by Justin Conkey, a 13 year old boy who wants to be a hero. His father was killed in the Revolutionary War, and his sister's husband was a Revolutionary War hero. This story takes place after the Revolutionary War in 1787. Farmers were angry about the taxes the Boston government made them pay, so they started a war against the government. This war was called Shays' Rebellion. Even though Justin is too young to fight in a war he wants to become a hero. But will he become a hero? This book was very inspirational to me because a boy my age wanted to fight in a man's war. Most kids his age in the United States today don't have as many responsibilities as Justin did then. I admire this character. The story was like a history lesson because I already knew about the Revolutionary War, but I didn't know about Shays' Rebellion. I strongly recommend The Winter Hero to people who like action, suspense, and history.

The Winter Hero by James L. Collier, Christopher Collier

The Winter Hero was narrated by Justin Conkey, a 13 year old boy who wants to be a hero. His father was killed in the Revolutionary War, and his sister's husband was a Revolutionary War hero. This story takes place after the Revolutionary War in 1787. Farmers were angry about the taxes the Boston government made them pay, so they started a war against the government. This war was called the Shays' Rebellion. Justin wants to fight in the war, but will he become a hero? This book was very inspirational to me because a boy my age wanted to fight in a man's war.Most kids his age in the United States today don't have as many rasponsibilities as Justin did then. I admire this character. The story was like a history lasson because I already knew about the Revolutionary War, but I didn't know about Shays' Rebellion. I strongly recommend The Winter Hero to people who like action, suspense, and history.

REALLY REALLY GOOD!

This is a delightful book of Shay's Rebellion. Personally, I knew very little about this period in history, but after reading this book I have gained a lot more knowledge-but not in a text-booky sort of way: it's interesting reading. This is a very exciting story about Justin Cooney who wants to become a hero. He missed his chance in the Revolutionary War, because of his age, but now, in Shay's Rebellion, he gets a second chance to become a hero.

"Outstanding!"

"This book is a wonderful, educational book that I never set down. It is full of action and thrilling excitment! I truely enjoyed it!"