Mary Geddy's Day
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

Mary Geddy's Day

Written by Kate Waters

A vote for independence threatens friendships and family in colonial Virginia.

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40 pages· AD640L
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In 1776 Virginia, young Mary Geddy faces a pivotal moment as the colony votes on independence from Britain. The decision could send her father to war and her best friend back to England. As tensions rise, Mary grapples with the potential loss of her community and the people she loves. Will the promise of freedom outweigh the personal sacrifices? The outcome of this historic vote will change everything for Mary and those around her, leaving her to wonder what the future holds in a world on the brink of transformation.

From the publisher

It is May 15, 1776. Today, the colony of Virginia will cast their votes for independence from Britain. Mary Geddy anxiously awaits the results, because freedom will mean her best friend will move back to England, and her father will go to war.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590929257
LCCN
98046274
OCLC
39981758

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