Early Thunder. Daniel knew he was loyal to England and the King. Until Something happened that changed his life forever. The story of the American Revolution is set in Salem in 1774, when people were either Tories or Whigs and the growing violence between the two groups split Salem and its people. Daniel and his widowed doctor father were undeniably Tories, and neither tax on tea nor wild acts by the rowdy Liberty Boys could weaken their loyalty to the king. Eventually Daniel comes to terms with himself and makes his difficult decision. In a major confrontation between the British troops and the townspeople, he proudly support his chosen side. Used in Year 4 English, Unit 3. Paperback, 255 pages.