
Product Overview
Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Fox flees his cruel uncle's home and lands in the middle of New York City during the American Revolution, where he joins an army regiment as a camp helper just as the British invade. This graphic novel adaptation brings the story to life with illustrated panels, following Nate as he encounters an old friend and faces the war's biggest battle yet. The eighth installment in the I Survived Graphic Novel series adapts the original story into a visual format.
- Follows Nathaniel Fox, an eleven-year-old caught in the chaos of the American Revolution in 1776 New York City
- Graphic novel format with illustrated panels brings the historical survival story to life visually
- Part of the I Survived Graphic Novel series, adapted from the original I Survived books
- Story includes Nate's work as a camp helper with an army regiment during the British invasion
Full Details
Use Cases
- Independent reading for middle-grade readers interested in historical fiction
- Classroom supplement for American Revolution units
- Gift for reluctant readers who prefer graphic novel format
- Addition to I Survived series collection
- Summer reading program selection
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Reading comprehension
- historical knowledge: Understanding of American Revolution events and colonial life
- visual literacy: Interpreting sequential art and graphic storytelling
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 8 years
- ideal age range: 8-12 years
- developmental fit: 8-10 years: Engaging graphic format makes historical content accessible for middle-grade readers building reading stamina 11-12 years: Historical context and battle scenes provide age-appropriate adventure and learning about American history
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Independent reading
- play structure: Linear narrative read from beginning to end
- social context: Solo reading activity or shared reading in classroom settings
- adult involvement: None required for independent readers
- session length: 30 to 60 minutes per reading session depending on reader pace
Why They'll Love It
- * Graphic novel format with illustrated panels * Historical fiction set during the Revolution * Part of the I Survived series
Customer Q&A
What is the reading level for this graphic novel?
This is a middle-grade graphic novel suitable for readers ages 8 and up who enjoy historical adventure stories.
Is this book part of a series?
This is the eighth book in the I Survived Graphic Novel series.
What historical event does this book cover?
The story takes place during the American Revolution in 1776, focusing on events in New York City during a major battle.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Nathaniel Fox, an eleven-year-old boy who flees his cruel uncle and ends up in the middle of the Revolutionary War as a camp helper.
Is this a novel or a graphic novel format?
This is a graphic novel with illustrated panels and text, not a traditional prose novel.