If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016 · Est. 17 min read

If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution

By Wil Mara, Kelly Kennedy (Illustrator)

Part of the If You Were a Kid series

Kids devise a daring escape from British soldiers during the American Revolution.

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32 pages· 1,527 words· Est. 17 min read
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In the tumultuous days of the American Revolution, young Samuel and his cousin Molly face a daunting challenge. When British soldiers accuse their fathers of rebellion, the cousins must devise a bold plan to save their family. As they navigate the dangers of a nation on the brink of independence, will their courage and ingenuity be enough to outsmart the enemy? Join Samuel and Molly on a thrilling adventure that brings history to life through the eyes of two brave kids determined to make a difference.

From the publisher

Get a first hand look of the early days of the American Revolution.When British soldiers accuse Samuel Richardson’s father and uncle of being rebellious Patriots, Samuel must work together with his cousin Molly to help the family make an escape. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along on the cousins’ adventure as they witness the early days of the American Revolution and come up with a daring plan to save their fathers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,527
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about 18th centuryBooks about the Civil War
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185353
Publication
Published
September 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531221686

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