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 Thomas inadvertently stumbles upon some American soldiers who are attempting to rob a local store, his quick thinking and bravery save the day. His actions catch the eye of the war's most famous officer - Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, leader of the unit dubbed the Green Tigers or "Bully Boys." Tommy realizes that this is his chance to escape the drudgery of the farm and join the 'real' men who are fighting for freedom. FitzGibbon does take Tommy under his wing for a time, and the young man soon finds that war is both more fascinating and more horrifying than he could ever have imagined. Based on true events surrounding the legendary James FitzGibbon and The Battle of Beaver Dam, The Bully Boys is at once a spellbinding adventure story and a moving account of a young man's experience of war.
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Hardback Editions
January 2000 : Hardback
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Hardback
| Title: The Bully Boys Author(s): Eric Walters ISBN: 0-670-88885-0 / 978-0-670-88885-6 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Canada Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
August 2008 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Bully Boys Author(s): Eric Walters ISBN: 0-14-316862-2 / 978-0-14-316862-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Puffin Canada Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2005 : Paperback
| Title: Bully Boys the Author(s): Walters Eric ISBN: 0-14-028806-6 / 978-0-14-028806-3 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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