Ben's Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick illustrated by Wendell Minor

Twelve year old Benjamin Russell witnesses the dramatic events between the Patriots and British in Boston in 1773-1776.  Based on historical documents, Mr. Philbrick relates how American independence began through a boy's point of view.
The chapters are short, action-packed and interspersed with full page or two page illustrations. 
Benjamin Russell was an actual boy during this time period who grew up to become a leading newspaperman.  He even served as representative in Massachusetts state legislature!
-Borrowed from the library.