Wallabout Bay

Set in 1778, during the height of the rebellion, the story follows seventeen-year-old Ben Whittom as he faces the hardships of caring for his younger sisters amidst the turmoil and deprivation caused by ongoing conflict. With his family decimated by smallpox, Ben’s life is upended as he confronts unexpected challenges brought on by the struggles of the wider war effort. The narrative explores the personal toll of the historic events unfolding around him.