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Historical Fiction
American Revolution
Early Readers and Picture Books
George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy
Recounts the events in the life of George Washington, that focus on his fondness
for animals. (EARLY READER STE)
Katie’s Trunk by Ann Turner
Katie, whose family is not sympathetic to the rebel soldiers during the American Revolution, hides
under the clothes in her mother's wedding trunk when they invade her home. (J PICTURE BOOK TUR)
Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley
An easy-to-read account of Sam and his father fighting as minutemen against
the British in the Battle of Lexington. (EARLY READER BEN)
Picture Books for Older Readers
Redcoats and Petticoats by Katherine Kirkpatrick
Members of a family in the village of Setauket on Long Island are displaced by the Redcoats and serve
as spies for the Revolutionary Army of George Washington. (PICTURE BOOK (OLDER) KIR)
The Scarlet Stockings Spy by Trinka Hakes Noble
In 1777 Philadelphia, young Maddy Rose spies for General Washington's army by using an unusual
code to communicate with her soldier brother. (PICTURE BOOK (OLDER) NOB)
When Mr. Jefferson Came to Philadelphia: What I Learned of Freedom, 1176. by Ann Turner
In Philadelphia in 1776, Ned meets Thomas Jefferson, who is staying in his mother's inn while debating
the topic of freedom in Congress and writing the Declaration of Independence.
(PICTURE BOOK (OLDER) TUR)
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Fiction and Paperbacks
Arrow Over the Door by Joseph Bruchac
In the year 1777, a group of Quakers and a party of Indians have a memorable meeting. (J BRU)
Betsy Zane: The Rose of Fort Henry by Lynda Durrant
In 1781 twelve-year-old Elizabeth Zane, great-great-aunt of novelist Zane Grey, leaves Philadelphia to
return to her brothers' homestead near Fort Henry in what is now West Virginia, where she plays an
important role in the final battle of the American Revolution. (J DUR)
Changes for Felicity by Valerie Tripp
The outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775 brings drastic changes to Felicity's life in Williamsburg,
affecting both her family and her friendship with Elizabeth. (J PB AMERICAN GIRLS)
Felicity Learns a Lesson: A School Story by Valerie Tripp
Shortly before the Revolutionary War, nine-year-old Felicity, who lives in Williamsburg, is torn
between supporting the tariff-induced tea boycott and saving her friendship with Elizabeth, a young
loyalist from England. (J PB AMERICAN GIRLS)
The Fighting Ground by Avi
Thirteen-year-old Jonathan goes off to fight in the Revolutionary War and discovers the real war is
being fought within himself. (J AVI)
Johnny Tremain by Esthes Forbes
After injuring his hand, a silversmith’s apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of
Liberty in the days before the American Revolution. (J FOR)
The Keeping Room by Anna Meyers
Left in charge of the family by his father who joins the Revolutionary War effort, thirteen-year-old Joey
undergoes such great changes that he fears he may be betraying his beloved parent. (J MYE)
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Meet Felicity: An American Girl by Valerie Tripp
In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and
starved by her cruel owner. (J PB AMERICAN GIRLS)
Phoebe the Spy by Judith Griffin
During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George
Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City. (J GRI)
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne
Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and
help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
(J PB MAGIC TREE HOUSE)
The Rifle by Gary Paulsen
A priceless, handcrafted rifle, fired throughout the American Revolution, is passed down through the
years until it fires on a fateful Christmas Eve of 1994.
Toliver’s Secret by Esther Brady
During the Revolutionary War, after her grandfather sprains his ankle, a ten-year-old girl in New York
City must disguise herself as a boy and become part of a chain of couriers who will carry an important
message to General Washington in Elizabeth-town, New Jersey. (J BRA)
We are Patriots: Hope’s Revolutionary War Diary by Kristiana Gregory
In her diary, ten-year-old Hope writes about her life as a patriot in 1777 Philadelphia, as the Redcoats try
to take over her city and defeat the Continental Army. (J MY) (My America Series)
The Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory
Eleven-year-old Abigail presents a diary account of life in Valley Forge from December 1777 to July
1778 as General Washington prepares his troops to fight the British. (J DEA)