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The Rifle
The Rifle
Author: Gary Paulsen
In 1768, a gunsmith named Cornish McManus built a rifle of such accuracy that he know he could never create another like it. He intended to treasure his masterpiece, but with a new wife to provide for, he felt pressed to sell it. Soon the rifle was helping one John Byam become a legendary sharpshooter in the American Revolution. But when Byam su...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780440219200
ISBN-10: 0440219205
Publication Date: 2/10/1997
Pages: 112
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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reviewed The Rifle on + 46 more book reviews
Story follows a rifle from the time is was made in 1768 to current times.
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I read this book as a preview for my nine year old son and I enjoyed it probably more than he will. The story will have you thinking about the gun debate in new ways. It made me more satisfied that our local police department recently offered a gun buy back program.
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Another great Gary Paulsen book,this one set in 1768, during the American Revolution.


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