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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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Bookroo's summary
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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The fine print
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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