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At 13, Jonathan dreams of fighting in the American Revolution. Almost by accident, he is recruited into a fighting unit and experiences the reality of war, including being taken prisoner and coming to grips with his feelings about shooting to kill.--School Library Journal. n nScott O'Dell Award for Best Historical Fiction * ALA Notable Book * ALA Best Books for YAn nNewbery Medal-winning author Avi tells the compelling story of a young boy's first encounter with war and how it changes him.--Publishers Weeklyn nJonathan may be only thirteen years old, but with the Revolutionary War unfolding around him, he's more certain than ever that he wants to be a part of it--to fight for independence alongside his brother and cousin to defeat the British. But Jonathan's father, himself wounded from battle, refuses to let his son join the front lines. n nWhen Jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling all soldiers to arms, he rushes to enlist without telling his dad. Gun in hand, Jonathan falls in with a militia and marches onward to the fighting ground. It feels like he's been waiting his whole life for this moment. n nBut no amount of daydreaming could prepare Jonathan for what he encounters. In just twenty-four hours, his life will be forever changed--by his fellow soldiers, unsuspecting enemies, and the frightening and complicated realities of war. n nMore than thirty years after its publication, award-winner The Fighting Ground continues to be an important work of historical fictio