Emma's Journal
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Emma's Journal

Written and illustrated by Marissa Moss

Book #2 in the Young American Voices series

A young girl deciphers a secret code to aid a revolution.

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56 pages· 890L
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In 1774 Boston, ten-year-old Emma finds herself trapped by the British blockade. Separated from her family, she yearns to contribute to the fight for freedom. When her father entrusts her with a secret militia code, Emma seizes the opportunity to make a difference. As she records her daring adventures in her journal, she becomes an unexpected player in the unfolding revolution. Will her courage and cleverness alter the course of history?

From the publisher

The year is 1774, and the British army has blockaded Boston. Ten-year-old Emma is stuck at Aunt Harmony’s house in the city, far from her family. Emma desperately wants to help the American struggle for freedom. When Papa gives her a secret code the militia uses, she finally gets her chance to change the course of history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
56
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
890L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~U
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
32931
Publication
Published
May 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152163259
LCCN
2001266294
OCLC
48038544

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