The Fifth of March
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1993 · Est. 7 hour read

The Fifth of March

By Ann Rinaldi

Part of the Great Episodes series

A young girl navigates danger and intrigue in 1770 Boston.

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352 pages· 64,208 words· Est. 7 hour read
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In 1770 Boston, a young girl is indentured to John and Abigail Adams amidst rising tensions. As the city teeters on the brink of chaos, she must navigate a world of political intrigue and personal peril. Will she find her own path in a time of revolution, or be swept away by the tides of history? This gripping tale draws parallels to modern times, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in America's past.

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“Carefully researched and lovingly written, Rinaldi’s latest presents a girl indentured to John and Abigail Adams during the tense period surrounding the 1770 Massacre. . . . Fortuitously timed, a novel that illuminates a moment from our past that has strong parallels to recent events. Bibliography.”–Kirkus Reviews

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
352
Words
64,208
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about US PresidentsBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
X
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
14461
Publication
Published
March 1, 2004
First published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152050788

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