In this book, we are told the story of what it was like to be an enslaved African-American during the Revolutionary War. The loyalists, who were American colonists that remained loyal to the British, caught wind of the unfair treatment towards the slaves. This allowed the loyalists to make a deal with the slaves and offer them a spot to fight against the patriots. More than 100,000 salves fought with the loyalists, and it was not about whose side they were on, it was about them being free. At first, only free African-Americans were allowed to fight, but eventually that all changed. We are introduced to important African-American's in history, and the many battles they faced during the Revolutionary War.

I found this book to be very interesting. Whenever I think of the Revolutionary War, my mind immediately goes to George Washington and that is honestly so ignorant of me to do. The different men I learned about in this book, and the countless efforts enslaved blacks made is absolutely incredible. Each page was so inspiring and filled with important information that I had no idea about. I thought the author did an amazing job, and everything flowed beautifully. This book offers a diverse dynamic within the classroom and can teach young readers so much. ( )