The Crossing (Murphy book)

2010 Children's history book by Jim Murphy

For other books, see The Crossing (disambiguation) § Books.

The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution

Author| Jim Murphy
Language| English
Subject| Children's non-fiction, US history, American Civil War
Published| 2010 (Scholastic Press)
Publication place| USA
Media type| Print (hardback)
Pages| 96
ISBN| 9780439691864
OCLC| 317383450

The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution is a 2010 Children's history book by Jim Murphy. It describes the first couple of years of the American Revolutionary War concentrating on George Washington and his pivotal role in the conflict.

## Reception

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A starred review of The Crossing by Booklist found "Murphy offers a refreshingly frank, vivid, well-researched account of a pivotal time in American history."[1] and Library Media Connection wrote "This latest work is complete with rich detail and honest appraisal of the main characters. .. Murphy has written an excellent companion to any study of the American Revolution."[1] School Library Journal called it "A first purchase, even if your American Revolution shelves are packed."[1]

The Washington Post wrote "As in Murphy's previous books about war, the roles of luck, weather and leadership are well conveyed, along with the dramatic particulars of pivotal battles."[2] and the New York Journal of Books stated "Overall, a great historical read of one of our nations great men."[3]

It has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews[4] and Publishers Weekly.[5]

## See also

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* Children's literature portal

* George Washington in the American Revolution
* Washington Crossing the Delaware

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Reviews". wccls.org. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
2. ^ McGanney Nolan, Abby (January 4, 2011). "An American turning point: Review of Jim Murphy's 'The Crossing'". Washington Post. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
3. ^ Renee Hand. "How George Washington Saved the American Revolution (The Crossing)". nyjournalofbooks.com. NYJB. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
4. ^ "THE CROSSING How George Washington Saved the American Revolution". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. November 8, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2016. "this is a superbly written, well-researched and attractively illustrated account that may well launch researchers on further exploration."
5. ^ "The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. November 1, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2016. "a well-researched, absorbing account of the early battles of the Revolutionary War"

*[OCLC]: Online Computer Library Center number