{"product_id":"9781442444232","title":"When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, Lynne Cheney’s dramatic and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling account of a great leader’s patriotic feat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for our young country. In the six months since the Declaration of Independence had been signed, General George Washington and his troops had suffered defeat after defeat at the hands of the British. It looked as though our struggle for independence might be doomed, when Washington made a bold decision. He would lead the main body of his army across the Delaware River and launch a surprise attack on enemy forces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington and his men were going against the odds. It seemed impossible that the ragtag Americans could succeed against the mightiest power in the world. But the men who started across the icy Delaware loved their country and their leader. Under his command they would turn the tide of battle and change the course of history. \u003cbr\u003eNow in paperback for the first time, this story of the military campaign that began on Christmas night in 1776 will teach readers about the heroism, persistence, and patriotism of those who came before them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027678707952,"sku":"9781442444232","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442444232_p0.jpg?v=1763809944","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442444232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}