The King's Broad Arrow

An action-packed novel that doubles as a history lesson.

The King's Broad Arrow tells two stories of transformation. The first is that of Sam Nevens, a boy reluctant to be swept away by the revolutionary fervor taking over the colonies in 1775. Sam is outwardly skeptical of his responsibility to fight and inwardly doubtful of his own courage. He is tested and transformed by a remarkable journey which includes: being trapped on a British prison ship; hiding out in occupied Boston; joining Paul Revere in a search for gunpowder for the Continental Army; helping Thomas Paine print American Crisis; engaging in philosophical discussions with George Washington; meeting a beautiful Loyalist spy, and fighting alongside Alexander Hamilton. By the end of his journey, Sam has grown into a young man confident in himself and his devotion to the Revolution.

Sam's story mirrors the second transformation - that of the colonies as a whole. Like Sam, Americans began the war unsure of their ability to stand up against the most powerful country in the world. With doubts about the validity of their cause and the feasibility of creating a country independent of England, they nonetheless persevered in building a nation based on the untested concepts of meritocracy and self-government. With fascinating historical details and enthralling adventure, The King's Broad Arrow shows how the power of ideas, for both individuals and a nation, changed the way they saw themselves. A story that began with an army of ragtag rebels fighting an unwinnable war grew into one of audacious heroes - soldiers and citizens, creating a country unlike any the world had ever known.

About the Author
Tone, Kathryn Goodwin: - Kathryn Goodwin Tone is an American writer and former teacher, and military spouse.Cregge, Crystal: - Crystal Cregge is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Animator. She grew up with dreams of being a comic book artist and then discovered that her love of telling stories through imagery could be expressed in many mediums. She specializes in elevating ideas and bringing them to life. The range of Crystal's creative work includes children's books, audiobooks, commercials, TV shows, magazines, websites, and even virtual reality. Crystal has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently the President and Founder of Liona Design Co. based in Richmond, VA, USA.Thompson, Lynn: - Lynn Thompson has been a writer of stories, letters, and journals from an early age. Lynn is also a reader with a keen eye for balance and effectiveness in how ideas and stories are expressed. Raised in Ontario, Canada, Lynn was in Ottawa during her early school years. Within weeks of graduation from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy and English), she traveled west by train on a one-way ticket across Canada with several stops along the way. For 34 years Lynn was based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, growing as a writer and editor, photographer, postal courier, and radio host. In June 2012 she navigated the highway and drove back to her roots in Ottawa. As of 2018, Lynn is living lightly in Aurora (north of Toronto) and grateful to be closer to family. Through Living on Purpose Communications Lynn is collaboratively engaged in photobook and card creation, podcast production, and editing for numerous writers.