Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Millbrook Press (Lerner Publishing Group) (First Avenue Editions)
Pages
48
Description
The story of Sybil Ludington's ride on horseback to rouse American soldiers to fight against the British who were attacking Danbury, Connecticut during the American Revolution.
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.
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Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
48 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
1575054566 / 9781575054568
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Lexile
560L
User reviews
LibraryThing member klordy66
Use with grades 1-4. Students will enjoy hearing the action-packed true story of a young girl. The story is a biography about Sybil Ludington, who rode her horse through the night to warn the locals that the British army was coming. This is the true story of a brave and patriotic girl who risked
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her life during the Revolutionary war. It is also fascinating that this happened very close to where we live today. Addresses history, biographies, bravery, patriotism, war, etc. Use in the classroom as a read aloud and/or informational text for research. Have students research a brave American figure and write their own biographies. This could be for any figure or just figures of the American Revolution. They may also dress up and present their biography to the class. Maybe have them write it as an autobiography and act as if they were really that person. Good for discussing the difference between biography and autobiography. Show Less
Call number
J2T.007