Friends of Liberty
- Subject
- Historical - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Period
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
- Size
- 13.2 cm × 20.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9780802854186
A shoemaker’s daughter is torn between the Patriots and her best friend, daughter of a wealthy Loyalist, in 1773 Boston.
It's 1773, and Boston is in political turmoil. As tension rises between England and the colonies, lines are being drawn between the Loyalists and the Patriots. And Sally Gifford, a shoemaker's daughter, finds herself on the opposite side from her best friend Kitty Lawton, the daughter of a wealthy merchant.
Sally is torn between her cherished friendship and her loyalties to her own family and community in their fight for freedom. As the conflict continues to grow more charged in the weeks leading up to the Boston Tea Party, Sally finds within herself a bravery she didn't know she had, and ultimately takes a stand for what she comes to find is most important.
A historical novel for middle grade readers from author Beatrice Gormley.
About the author
Beatrice Gormley was born in Glendale, California and attended Pomona College from which she graduated magna cum laude. She is the author of many popular books for young readers. As a writer, she admires the drama of Bible stories and is intrigued by their people. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.
Visit Beatrice Gormley's website: www.beatricegormley.com
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What reviewers said
2014 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Grades 4—6
2014 Carol Otis Hurst Children's Book Prize
Redeemed Reader
“Friends of Liberty is sturdy historical fiction of the kind that’s not published too much these days. . . . The story delivers some exciting moments and challenging quandaries, and is especially strong with character building.”
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