A patriot lad of old Boston

Set against the bustling streets of pre‑revolutionary Boston, the tale follows Don Alden, a hardy teenager whose love of hunting and fishing is matched only by his loyalty to family and country. When the Port Bill triggers a British occupation, Don refuses to abandon his ailing Aunt Martha on Pudding Lane, finding instead that courage can be measured in quiet acts as much as battlefield heroics. As friends choose opposite sides, he learns to navigate a town where every alleyway echoes with political tension.

Through secret meetings in the Old South Meeting‑House, daring night‑time rescues, and a sudden encounter with a wounded Redcoat, Don discovers that even a boy can influence the larger struggle for liberty. His quick thinking draws the attention of General Washington, hinting at a future that could place his modest deeds on a grander stage. Along the way, the narrative paints vivid pictures of iconic moments—Lexington, Concord, the felling of the Liberty Tree—while keeping the focus on Don’s growth from a curious youth to a true patriot.