A Rebel Among Redcoats: A Revolutionary War Novel

by Jessica Gunderson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496521842
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/07/2015
Series:	The Revolutionary War
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

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.

Interviews

-Created as a companion piece to a set of nonfiction books on the Revolutionary War, making this perfect for Common Core lesson plans -A strong example of the historical fiction genre, filled with historic references. -Fills a gap in the market for literature about this era for this reading level.

Editorial Reviews

In this interesting concept, called Connect, three nonfiction titles include primary source images, address some common myths about the war. . . .The fictional title is a valuable addition and places accurate historical facts into a well-written account of the siege of South Carolina in 1780. This would be a good addition to both Social Studies and Language Arts classrooms and could be used to meet Common Core Standards because it is a high-interest series.

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