Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary War Rider

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What would you do if your country was counting on you to deliver an important message That's the story of sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington's famous midnight ride. In 1777, Sybil and her family believe the American colonies should be free from British control, and Sybil's father leads a regiment of New York militiamen. Using spy tactics and codes, the Ludingtons gather intelligence, hoping to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When British troops raid nearby Danbury, Connecticut, Sybil gallops through the night to call out her father's men. With obstacles at every turn, will she make it in time to stop the British Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History.

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"Abbott does a fine job in creating the 18th-century world of the American Revolution. History teachers will delight in the thorough descriptions of rebel espionage strategies and the images of their coded messages. . . . This will make a solid addition to library collections." --School Library Journal

"War becomes a family affair in this women-centered tale. . . . Readers will admire Sybil for her fortitude and appreciate the insight they gain into her time." --Booklist

Author Bio

E.F. Abbott is a pseudonym for Karen Romano Young, author of Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles. She has written over a dozen books for children. Karen and her family live in Bethel, Connecticut.