Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans Audio CD – Unabridged, October 29, 2013

Mom-Mom's Review===================When I was about 12 years old my family moved to a farm in northern Merryland, very rural and isolated. Somebody had left behind some books and with nothing else to do, I picked up one and began to read.The title of the book was "Mr. Revere and I" and today I checked and know now that I am NOT nuts. It is listed at Amazon and was written by a Robert Lawson.Lordy but I loved that book. It was but a skinny thing but the premise amused me for hours. It was written by Mr. Paul Revere's horse and I dunno, his name might have been Liberty.This is not quite the same premise as the Rush Revere book. Rush Revere was not Paul Revere and Rush's horse did NOT write the book. However let us all know now that Rush was NOT the first to come up with a book idea involving Paul Revere and a horse.Which is not a criticism in any way. Just a bit of musing serendipity about a book involving a talking horse and a look back in time that delighted me so much when I was about Kaitlyn's age.Kaitlyn LOVED this book. She would often squeal out loud with delight as she read. I can't describe the sound of a child loving a book….what a great sound. This was not surround screen or a first screening or a new TV show. THIS WAS A BOOK!Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims is a story of a substitute teacher who, with the help of a talking and time-travelling horse, went back in time to witness various aspects of the voyage of the pilgrims to America.Though aimed for young adolescents, the book is quite educated and the tone does not "talk down" to its young audience. The story tells of the ill-fated "SpeedWell" that preceded the Mayflower in its infamous crossing. As the characters travel through time they get to meet the pilgrims and watch life in the 1600's as it bitterly unfolded.Readers were introduced to a friendly Indian named Squanto and a couple of rascally boys named Billington. All of the characters in the time travel meetings are genuine and really existed during the time of the pilgrims.I found the book to be quite humorous and was a compelling read. I began it with some reluctance as part of an experiment with my granddaughter. I figured it would be boring but my adult self enjoyed the book as much as Kaitlyn!If you have children between the ages of 8 and 14, BUY THIS BOOK!Then be sure to read it yourself.KAITLYN's review.==================Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims is a story about time travel. It takes place during the time of the pilgrims and the present. Characters include: Liberty (Rush Revere's talking horse), Freedom, (a girl student), Tommy, (a boy student, a Rush Revere, (a substitute teacher), William Bradford (Pilgrim leader).I really enjoyed the part where Tommy and Liberty were talking about the "poop" deck. I liked the pictures, they were nice too. I also liked that Liberty is always getting into trouble. It was funny when Liberty stepped on Elizabeth's phone.I would recommend this book to everybody.

Rush Revere does a good job transporting his readers back into history, with help from Liberty, the time traveling horse. Real history is important and this book is full of facts and information, while being easy to read and enjoy. I will definitely gift this book to young family members and recommend it for anyone interested in reading about history.

Refreshing.The time portal contrast between present day and the founding of the Plimoth Colony and the why and how is important to America even today. (Spelling of the colony's name is from a map facing the Prologue of the book.) A time machine or time portal and a disappearing horse named Liberty are two good hooks to get middle school students reading, and it will work for the older student as well.With a "rush, rush, rushing to history" on a horse named Liberty, Rush. Limbaugh transports a substitute teacher, Rush Revere, and two students, Tommy and Freedom, to Plimoth Colony where the students learn first hand the challenges that the Pilgrims faced and why they were willing to make such a dangerous journey; to face the first winter with very little in the way of even the most simple of comforts that we know today.The book helps the students of ANY age to understand how vital the history of the Pilgrims was to the founding of America. The books presentation will also help in other ways such as improving reading skills, fact retention, and understanding of the how and why the facts of the past are important today. I'm not trying to sound like an ex-teacher, but then everyone is a teacher in some way, but an interesting, well written book can 'hook' some one into reading and with more and more reading which in turn will help to make improvements, how ever small, in reading skills.

Myles Standish, William Bradford, Squanto, Rush Revere, a couple of public school kids, and even a time travelling horse (who steals the show!), are just a few of the characters in this wonderful tome. I am informed that it is a book for children, but that neglects the simple fact that many adults, even ones with degrees in history, can learn much from its two hundred plus laminated pages. History and humor are mixed together in appealing fashion, for the youngest or oldest of readers. As far as the detailed story line goes, the book is a combination of many themes. Part of a series of historical epics,the tale of the Mayflower is re-examined with many new dynamics: time travel, a la Dr. Who; a touch of commentary on the lack of motivation in America's contemporary, "skrool," systems; and the characters of history, such as the tough love of Myles Standish--all receive due time and analysis. The who's, why's, and what's of the Pilgrims fated voyage are examined in page turning style. It is literally hard to put the book down, even for a reader somewhat familiar with the history of Jamestown, Plymouth Rock, and even 17th Century Holland and England. The images and historic works of art, alone, are worth the reasonable price. The book is gorgeous, with prints that could adorn any history or art museum. Most of these classic prints are from paintings, but many of the historic images depict now ancient devices that guided the faithful--and the adventurous--to make the rough voyage from the Old World to the New-with a few accurate maps for good measure. The print and substance of the pages convey a timeless rush, rush, rush to a more accurate history, our history. In our time of universal deceit, this wonderful book will put the wind back into your sails. Originally I had purchased it for family in Europe, who need to work on their English language skills. Well, I will now have to get another copy as "Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims," will take a place on my stateside mantelpiece. These brave folk took great risk in creating the greatest nation ever, but it is no risk whatsoever to invest in this educational masterpiece. It is, as most others have rated it, a five star epic.

I'm an expat, and I try to keep an eye peeled for good books that help my son keep in touch with his American heritage. I had NO idea that Rush Limbaugh had written novels for children - but my son likes time travel stories - and since he's outgrown "The Magic Tree House" novels, I thought we'd give this a try. I ordered the book on CD so that it would be a "treat" rather than a history assignment.I expected "It was O.K., Mother" - but no. I can't tell you how many times my son has listened to this book since I bought it for him. Mr. Limbaugh may not be the best "actor" in the world - but he is clearly passionate about his subject - and I think that is enormously appealing to kids. My son (who has no idea of Mr. Limbaugh's "day job" or politics) is delighted to have found a new author and eagerly awaits each volume in the series.What better recommendation can I offer than this: the day the most recent audiobook came - my son asked if he could listen to it straight after he finished his homework. No sports, no games - he dashed (rushed, ;) ) right upstairs to listen to Rush Revere.As to the tone - the goal here is to instill in kids a renewed pride in the Founding Fathers of America. I'd have made a rubbish Puritan, but one can't deny the bravery of those men and women who set out from Europe in search of a better life.So many books for kids these day are full of guilt and recrimination - but in my experience kids don't LIKE those books - and frankly, I'm troubled by the trend to make little ones feel guilty about everything wrong in the world. By contrast, the Rush Revere novels are POSITIVE, we-can-do-it books - and I (somewhat begrudgingly, if I'm to be honest) give this series a big thumbs up.If you're unsure, try the Audio CDs - they are unabridged, so you get the whole story - and Mr. Limbaugh reads with great enthusiasm.

Tell Rush Limbaugh, there are Canadian listeners that enjoy good literature, also people that live near the US border who actually listen to live broadcasts every day. The few copies I bought are going to be given away to interested people. Canada is the UNITED PROVINCES of AMERICA , that emulates the ways of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA Canada is also the new age freedom loving country.

This book was a real treat. I am aware the target audience is well below my current age, but it was still interesting and captivating. At the end Of the book I was really wanting to read more of the adventures ahead... But I shall have to wait and see if more adventures will come.The story telling style was very nice, and the presentation of the critical historical facts was very good and easily understood.I would have loved to have had such a book as a child in Elementary or Junior High. I also think this type of historical story telling would transfer to live action too.I hope to see future stories... soon!

Gift for Great Granddaughter....she loves it

It's a great history lesson for all. Sometimes parents need a reminder of our history and this book is toldIn a witty, funny way.