A Rebel Among Redcoats: A Revolutionary War Novel Contributor(s): Gunderson, Jessica (Author), Foti, Tony |
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ISBN: 1434297012 ISBN-13: 9781434297013 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $24.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2014027277 |
Lexile Measure: 550 |
Series: Papers of George Washington: Revolutionary War |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (0.60 lbs) 96 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 170259 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Maggie Tinsdale dreams of one day running her family's plantation in South Carolina, but her dreams must be set aside now that the Revolutionary War has turned her world upside down. After her patriot father is taken prisoner by the British, Maggie is sent to live with her aunt, a loyalist in Charlestown. Maggie is desperate to help the American cause, but what can she do as a young rebel living among redcoats? Filled with action and drama, this historical novel shows how dare and determination were at the heart of the patriots' fight, leading them to victory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gunderson, Jessica: - Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat. |