When Paul Revere Rode, Sarah L. Thomson
When Paul Revere Rode, Sarah L. Thomson
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When Paul Revere Rode
Voices from the First Night of the American Revolution

Author: Sarah L. Thomson

Narrator: L.J. Ganser

Unabridged: 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/12/2026


Synopsis

Poems and prose show how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the American Revolution, in this book for ages 7–10. Here is the thrilling account of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn colonists in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, that the British were coming. Brief narrative text and poems written from the point of view of ordinary people who took part in this historic event make this a unique book. Readers will meet: • the stable boy who raced to Paul Revere to deliver the news that the British soldiers were ready to march• a woman who told British soldiers pounding on her door that she was merely preparing a cup of tea for her husband, when in fact they were melting pewter spoons into bullets• an enslaved man who was woken in the middle of the night to alert the Lincoln blacksmith that the British soldiers were marching• and many more, including one poem in the voice of Paul Revere himself  When Paul Revere Rode is a lyrical nonfiction deep dive into a critical turning point in US history. Sarah L. Thomson’s engaging verse will sweep young readers ages 7–10 off on the dramatic horseback journey that kickstarted the American Revolution. "An innovative peek into the many small moments that led up to the American Revolution.”—Kirkus Reviews

Reviews

Goodreads review by June on January 19, 2026

This combines history, art, prose, and poetry into a strong tale of the first night of the American Revolution. Most of us are familiar with Paul Revere's famous ride but fuzzy on details, not to mention anyone else involved. This book goes a long way toward filling in some gaps. It's also nicely il......more

Goodreads review by YSBR on February 26, 2026

When Paul Revere Rode is a fresh, unique addition to the many books on the American Revolution that already populate public and school libraries. The cover is haunting, illustrated in shades of blue to depict the night. Paul Revere’s facial expression appears determined and brave. I immediately want......more

Goodreads review by Kelly {SpaceOnTheBookcase] on February 17, 2026

If you're an American you likely learned about Paul Revere in school. Many of us know about his famous ride, but not so much on the details. When Paul Revere Rode is a children's picture book that provides clarity on what did and did not happen that night. With a combination of quotes from prominent......more

Goodreads review by Panda on January 02, 2026

This nonfiction picture book shares a series of poems written from the perspectives of different people involved in Paul Revere's ride, or in the context surrounding it. This gives a great glimpse into the early days of the American Revolution, introducing kids to important figures and long-forgotte......more

Goodreads review by Megan on November 23, 2025

This was a truly fascinating read especially for young readers interested in history! The tale of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere has gone down in history about one of the pivotal turning points of the American Revolutionary War. This retelling of the ride is pretty on point when it comes to histor......more