In I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis is a fictional account of 11-year-old Nate Fox's firsthand account of the Battle of Brooklyn. Nathaniel never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet.