May 1776. Williamsburg is a powder keg. The Campbells saved the gunpowder and the British soldiers left, but danger still lurks in the shadows. Mary Campbell wants a quiet life. Her brother Sam longs for adventure. When Abraham, a clever young enslaved boy, discovers mysterious parchments hidden in a tree, everyone's life turns upside down. Working together to crack the coded messages, Mary and Abraham uncover a dangerous secret: Loyalists plad to kidnap threee famous Patriots, causing chaos, and destroying any hope for independence. Before the adults ride into an ambush, Sam slips away to warn them - with Mary and Abraham in hot pursuit. To save the Patriots and the vote for independence, the three young allies must brave musket fire, Ghostly swamps, and spies in a race against time. A thrilling, fast-paced adventure perfect for young history lovers, Save the Patriots! delivers suspense, action, and nonstop excitement. Readers of all ages will be turning the pages late into the night. "A youthful spirited work of middle-grade to YA historical fiction . . . an absorbing second installment of the Colonial Courage series. Providing a vivid portrait of everyday rebellion and patriotic resisteance that rings with timely import, this is an engaging and enlightening adventure, striking a deft balance between educational detail and creative, character-driven storytelling." The Independent Review of Books