With dramatic and colorful illustrations, this work details the twenty-four hours leading up to the beginning of the American Revolution. Beginning when Paul Revere learns of the British advance and embarks on his midnight ride, the narrative tracks every subsequent hour until the shot that launched the Revolutionary War the following day. The narrative style conveys a strong sense of urgency and excitement, and the expressive illustrations add to the suspense. Young readers and students will find this a captivating introduction to the American Revolutionary War.