Sybil Ludington Rides to the Rescue: Courageous Kid of the American Revolution

by Jessica Gunderson, Pablo Gallego (Illustrator)

Overview

In 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season when word comes that the British Army is attacking nearby. With her father too ill to ride, it's up to young Sybil to alert the American militia that the British are coming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496685032
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Courageous Kids
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	539,250
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	GN610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.

Table of Contents

Revolution Begins 4

Call to Arms 10

A Revolutionary Ride 16

Homecoming 24

Sybil Ludington Rides on 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Features young, diverse historical figures in empowering roles, aligning with Capstone's mission that "Reading Is For Everyone!"; Combines bestselling graphic novel format with historical nonfiction topics; Utilizes primary source information and quotes, giving young readers fact-filled introductions to historical events; Focus of young, adolescent main characters allows kids to see themselves as an important part of history.