Tag: American Revolution historical fiction
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Fearless Martha by Sheila Ingle
Fearless Martha by Sheila Ingle was a great read! Definitely read this book in print, because the illustrations are wonderful. They were drawn by John Ingle, Sheila’s husband. Fearless Martha begins with a brief forward, and ends with a glossary explaining colonial-era words the reader may not be familiar with. Set during the American Revolution,… Read more
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The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
I really did not expect to like this one (or even finish it) because it’s about a midwife, and I despise hearing birth stories. However, the murder mystery sucked me right in. And I trust Ariel Lawhon- I’ve loved all of her books that I’ve read. The Frozen River was no exception. Set in the newly… Read more
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A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon
A Girl Called Samson is based on a true story about a girl who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army in the American Revolution. Samson (known as Robert Shurtliff in the army) served as an aide to General John Paterson (who mainly fought in New York and Philadelphia). Don’t skip… Read more
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Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi
Cast Two Shadows was a great read-aloud for my classroom- I would usually take a few minutes at the end of class and read until the bell rang. I love when my students are learning history through books. “It’s the first step in growing up, Caroline, putting your own feelings aside and tending to the… Read more