Time Enough for Drums
By Ann Rinaldi
A fifteen-year-old girl named Jemima Emerson lives in Trenton, Missouri with her family. She and her family are all Whigs and support the fight for independence. One of Jemima's grandfathers is a Tory. Her other grandfather is a Patriot who fought in the French and Indian War with George Washington. Her older sister is married to an officer, a British officer. Jemima's older brother is recruiting men for his regiment in the Continental Army. Her younger brother David can't wait till he's the age to join the local militia. Jemima Emerson's father is a merchant in Trenton. Her mother dangerously writes columns for the Philadelphia Gazette. Join this family on their adventures back in the 1700's and enjoy!
The Secrets of Sarah Revere
By Ann Rinaldi
Sarah Revere is the thirteen-year-old daughter of the famous Paul Revere. While her father is constantly gone Dr. Warren, a family friend, watches over the family. Sarah suspects that the doctor has an interest in her stepmother. Sarah confronts the doctor with her suspicions and the two become instant rivals.
Soon Dr. Warren must leave the family to fight and Paul Revere is away much more often. To find out what happens to the Revere family, read this book by Ann Rinaldi.