Seymour Victor Reit was a prolific author whose creative output spanned over 80 children's books and several adult works. He was instrumental in the creation of the beloved character Casper the Friendly Ghost, collaborating with cartoonist Joe Oriolo. Reit's extensive bibliography showcases a deep engagement with storytelling across different age groups, leaving a significant mark on children's literature.
Seymour Reit re-creates the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old boy who undertook the daring and dangerous task of transporting 183 cannons from New York's Fort Ticonderoga to Boston--in the dead of winter--to help George Washington win an important battle.
Recounts the story of the Canadian woman who disguised herself as a man and slipped behind Confederate lines to spy for the Union army.