The Young Continentals at Monmouth

Four teenage volunteers from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts serve as couriers for the Continental Army, racing across battle‑torn colonies with messages for leaders like Washington, Warren, and Putnam. Their daring rides take them from the bustling streets of Boston to the smoky encampments of early campaigns, showing how even the youngest could play a vital part in the fight for independence. Together they form a tight‑knit group whose loyalty and courage set a powerful example for their peers.

This volume follows Ben Cooper as he journeys from the icy roads of Philadelphia to the hard‑fought fields of Princeton, Brandywine, and the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Along the way he meets colorful characters—a sharp‑tongued dwarf, a charismatic messenger, and even the young Marquis de Lafayette—each encounter sharpening his resolve. As the war pushes toward the decisive clash at Monmouth, Ben’s night‑time missions and quick‑thinking deliveries bring him ever closer to the heart of the Revolution, offering listeners a vivid glimpse of youthful heroism amid history’s turning moments.