Diary of Sally Wister: A Colonial Quaker Girl

by Sally Wister

Overview

In 1777 the Revolutionary War forced Sally Wister and her family to flee their home in Philadelphia to seek safety in the Pennsylvania countryside. But the war as never far behind. Army officers visited the family. The sounds of light horses and cannon booms brought the war into their household. Through it all, Sally kept a diary of her life during the fight for independence. Follow her story of challenges and triumphs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476551340
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	First-Person Histories Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

A Colonial Quaker Girl 4

The Diary of Sally Wister 1777-1778 6

Life in Philadelphia 28

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

First-person nonfiction written by young people and presented to suit today's readers

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2014
Gr 3–5—In this lively collection, pivotal historical periods are told in the words of young people who lived through them. Each book begins with a two-page introduction that places the diary and its author in a broader historical context. The youthful perspective is refreshing and, at times, unexpected. The bulk of the content is made up of the diary excerpts, while editorial sidebars expand on things mentioned in the diaries. For instance, Sally Wister mentions "Hessians" in a diary entry, while an adjacent sidebar explains who the Hessians were and what they did. The illustrations are made up of well-reproduced photographs, drawings, and maps. A useful and new take on history.

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