An American Army of Two
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1991 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

An American Army of Two

Written by Janet Greeson · Illustrated by Patricia Mulvihill

Part of the On My Own History series

Two sisters face a British ship alone, turning the tide with a clever ruse.

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48 pages· 1,665 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· 550L
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In the midst of the War of 1812, sisters Rebecca and Abigail Bates spot a British ship approaching their coastal town. With no American troops in sight, they devise a daring plan. Armed only with a fife and drum, they create the illusion of an advancing army, hoping to protect their home. Can their audacious act of bravery outsmart the enemy and save their town's ships? Discover the true story of how two young women became an unexpected force against the British.

From the publisher

The war of 1812 is raging, and from the lighthouse where their father works, Rebecca Bates and her sister Abigail can see a British ship coming. But the American troops are nowhere near! Rebecca and Abigail go the rescue–to become an American army of two–in this adventure-filled tale based on the true story of two young women who turned the tables on the mighty British army.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Words
1,665
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
47152
Publication
Published
May 1, 1991
First published
November 1, 1991
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780876146644

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