The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley

"The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley" by James Otis is a captivating historical fiction story about a group of resourceful boys during the Revolutionary War. The novel introduces young Noel Campbell and his companions in Cherry Valley, New York, who create their own "Minute Boys" group. These boys, inspired by the bravery of the Minute Men, begin training to defend their homes, initially with mock weapons, which accidentally deters a real threat from Thayendanega and his warriors thanks to a miscalculation on the opposition's part.. When one of their fathers is captured by the enemy, Noel and his friends face real danger, driving them to undertake a daring rescue mission; thus highlighting the themes of friendship, bravery, and the difficult experiences of youth during wartime.