The Boston Tea Party
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Boston Tea Party

By Rebecca Paley, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator)

Part of the Real Stories From My Time series

Caught between two sides, a young girl witnesses the Boston Tea Party's spark of revolution.

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112 pages· 9,973 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In the heart of colonial America, young Felicity Merriman finds herself torn between loyalty and rebellion as tensions rise. As the Boston Tea Party looms, Felicity navigates a world on the brink of revolution, witnessing the clash between American Patriots and British forces. Will she choose a side, or find her own path amidst the chaos? Dive into a vivid retelling of history where real events and personal stories intertwine, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Discover the courage and choices that shaped a nation on the edge of war.

From the publisher

Explore real stories and facts about the Boston Tea Party with American Girl BeForever character Felicity!Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an American Girl historical character shares a bit of her own fictional story.The Boston Tea Party recounts life in early colonial America leading up to the famous tea tax protest that pushed the American Patriots and the British closer to war. American Girl Felicity Merriman shares how she found herself caught in between the two sides of the American Revolution.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,973
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about girls and womenBooks about social scienceBooks about politics and government
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.6
F&P level
~W
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
195509
Publication
Published
March 27, 2018
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338148930

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