| Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride Contributor(s): Amstel, Marsha (Author), Beier, Ellen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1575054566 ISBN-13: 9781575054568 Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm) OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. By focusing on a single important episode that describes a historical event, these books engage readers' interests and imaginations. Written in a story format, each account relates events that really happened, often followed by a brief summary of the historical event to further explain the significance it had on history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 560 |
| Series: On My Own History |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.91" W x 8.54" (0.23 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 47176 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteen-year-old Sybil to make sure that she reaches the American soldiers before the British do. With only a large stick to defend herself, and her horse, Star, for company, Sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of the American Revolution. The true story of Sybil's bravery and perseverance are faithfully related by Marsha Amstel's appealing text and Ellen Beier's finely crafted illustrations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Amstel, Marsha: - Marsha Amstel has practiced psychotherapy and family therapy in the Putnam County area for the past 30 years. Her office is in Putnam Valley, New York, and her favorite activities include walking, snowshoeing, and kayaking--very near the route that Sybil Ludington rode so long ago. |