Theodore Learns About Ebenezer Fletcher, the Young Revolutionary Soldier

Theodore the turtle was exploring a library when he stumbled upon an old book. The cover showed a young boy in a funny hat holding a small flute. Theodore's curiosity was piqued!

He opened the book and learned about Ebenezer Fletcher, a brave boy who joined the army when he was just 16 years old. Ebenezer wasn't a regular soldier - he was a fifer, which meant he played music to help the other soldiers march.

Theodore was amazed to discover that Ebenezer fought in a big war called the American Revolutionary War. During a battle, poor Ebenezer got hurt and was caught by the other side. But he was clever and managed to escape!

After the war ended, Ebenezer went back to his hometown. He got married, had a family, and even owned some mills where they made cloth. Theodore thought it was neat how Ebenezer went from being a young soldier to a business owner.

The most exciting part for Theodore was learning that Ebenezer wrote a book about his adventures when he was older. People still read his story today to learn what it was like to be a young soldier long ago.

As Theodore closed the book, he felt inspired by Ebenezer's bravery and how he shared his story with others. He wondered what other exciting tales he might find in the library next time.