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April Morning Howard Fast April Morning was a book concerning a young man, Adam Cooper, and the trials and tribulations of his taking part in the Battle of Lexington. The story takes place mostly in Lexington, Massachusetts. The story opens with a glimpse into the daily life of the Cooper family. As Adam comments on his father being a perfectionist. Adam confuses his father’s constant criticism with the feeling that his father hates him. …

…worried about him very much. Together, they walked to the meeting house and put the candles there. After they left, Adam walked Ruth home and then turned home himself. At home, Adam was in bed when Granny came to wish him a good night. He told her that he would not be going to Boston to help with the siege, but she said that she knew him well and that he would leave before long.