Friends of Liberty

by Beatrice Gormley · 2013

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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.

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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.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
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American RevolutionAmerican RevolutionMore like thisLess of thiscolonial Americacolonial AmericaMore like thisLess of thisBostonBostonMore like thisLess of thisMassachusettsMassachusettsMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 192 pages

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