The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution is a 2010 Children's history book by Jim Murphy.

It describes the first couple of years of the American Revolutionary War concentrating on George Washington and his pivotal role in the conflict.

A starred review of The Crossing by Booklist found "Murphy offers a refreshingly frank, vivid, well-researched account of a pivotal time in American history.

"[1] and Library Media Connection wrote "This latest work is complete with rich detail and honest appraisal of the main characters.

"[1] The Washington Post wrote "As in Murphy's previous books about war, the roles of luck, weather and leadership are well conveyed, along with the dramatic particulars of pivotal battles.