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The Rifle
The Rifle
Author: Gary Paulsen
In 1768, a gunsmith lovingly and skillfully builds a rifle which he sells to a man who uses it to fight for America's independence during the Revolutionary War. When the soldier dies, a woman inherits the rifle and hides it in her attic where it remains hidden until 1994, when it is found and sold to an antiques dealer. The antiques dealer s...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780440912866
ISBN-10: 0440912865
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 105
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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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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