Denenberg, B. (1988). The journal of William Thomas Emerson. New York:
Scholastic. Grades 4-8. Historical fiction.

William is befriended by John Wilson, a true patriot, after he runs away from his foster family. He is entrusted with the job of patriot spy. His diary tells the story of the everyday citizens of Boston as they fight against taxation without representation in Britain’s parliament. Engravings depicting Revolutionary War period activities are included. This book will place your reader into the dangerous, yet exciting, revolutionary period.