Friends of Liberty

Name: Friends of Liberty
Brand: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
SKU: 854186
Price: 10.04 USD
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Author: Beatrice Gormley
ISBN: 9780802854186

By: Beatrice Gormley

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2013 / Paperback

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It's 1773, and Boston is in political turmoil. As tensions rises between England and the colonies, lines are being drawn between the Loyalists and the Patriots.
Sally Gifford is a shoemaker's daughter and finds herself on the opposite side from her best friend, Kitty Lawton, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Sally is torn between her friendship and her loyalties to her family and community in their fight for freedom. As the conflict continues to grow, Sally must look within herself to find the bravery she needs to make a stand.

Product Information

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Title: Friends of Liberty
By: Beatrice Gormley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2013

Dimensions: 8.00 X 5.25 (inches)
Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0802854184
ISBN-13: 9780802854186
Ages: 10-14
Stock No: WW854186

Publisher's Description

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A shoemaker’s daughter is torn between the Patriots and her best friend, daughter of a wealthy Loyalist, in 1773 Boston.

It's 1773, and Boston is in political turmoil. As tension rises between England and the colonies, lines are being drawn between the Loyalists and the Patriots. And Sally Gifford, a shoemaker's daughter, finds herself on the opposite side from her best friend Kitty Lawton, the daughter of a wealthy merchant.

Sally is torn between her cherished friendship and her loyalties to her own family and community in their fight for freedom. As the conflict continues to grow more charged in the weeks leading up to the Boston Tea Party, Sally finds within herself a bravery she didn't know she had, and ultimately takes a stand for what she comes to find is most important.

A historical novel for middle grade readers from author Beatrice Gormley.

Author Bio

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Beatrice Gormley was born in Glendale, California and attended Pomona College from which she graduated magna cum laude. She is the author of many popular books for young readers. As a writer, she admires the drama of Bible stories and is intrigued by their people. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.

Visit Beatrice Gormley's website: www.beatricegormley.com

Editorial Reviews

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2014 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Grades 4—6
2014 Carol Otis Hurst Children's Book Prize

Redeemed Reader
"Friends of Liberty is sturdy historical fiction of the kind that’s not published too much these days. . . . The story delivers some exciting moments and challenging quandaries, and is especially strong with character building."