Book description
Thirteen-year-old Sarah Revere knows her father is a hero. But she also knows that Paul Revere guards a secret about the start of the Revolutionary War that he'll tell no one--not his new wife, not his best friend, not even his trusted daughter. It seems everyone in her family has…
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2 authors picked The Secret of Sarah Revere as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Paul Revere’s name is famous, but I loved how this book made his home life real. Sarah, the middle child in a large family, reflects the whispering, the suspicions, and the taking sides among their friends as the British take over Boston. Sarah fears for her father when he begins to ride to warn nearby towns; now he’s a marked man. More than the history, Sarah’s regret at waiting too long to make up with a dear friend warns modern readers to learn from her.
From Karen's list on a peek into the life of real historical figures.
I selected The Secret of Sarah Revere for two reasons. First, Ann Rinaldi may have published more middle school historical fiction stories about the American Revolution than any other author. Those interested in middle school historical fiction should become familiar with Ann Rinaldi. Second, The Secret of Sarah Revere struck close to my personal passion – the memory of Dr. Joseph Warren. Ann Rinaldi’s main character is Paul Revere’s second daughter. Through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Sarah Revere, Rinaldi brings to life the relationship and intimate doings of two best friends – Paul Revere and Dr. Joseph Warren. The story…
From Jeffery's list on for young adults on the American Revolution.
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