Patriots in Petticoats

by Shirley Raye Redmond

Book Overview

Meet the amazing women of the American Revolution. From Nancy Morgan Hart, who captured enemy soldiers, to 15-year-old Betty Zane, who dodged bullets while running for gunpowder to save patriot... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375823581
• ISBN13: 9780375823589
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Remarkable!

Students of American History will find the researched tales here chock-full with true stories of how women made a difference in the struggle for independence. Great way to involve those who think the history of war is only about the 'boys, blood or battles'.

Patriots in Petticoats

I really liked this story, well written, for every age to enjoy.

Dangerous Women, dangerous times

Forgotten in the dust of history are the women who fought, who financed and who fanned the flames of war and independence but were forgotten in the male-dominated history books. Reading level is about fourth grade, great graphics, text is engaging and stories are short. Although the text is somewhat "bloodless" this title is bound to get some readers excited about finding out more about these ladies.

Twenty-four heroic women are profiled

There were many brave women who fought in the American Revolution, and Patriots In Petticoats profiles some of them ranging from Martha Bell (who spied on the British), to former slave Phyllis Wheatley who wrote passionate inspirational revolutionary words. Twenty-four heroic women are profiled in this exciting coverage.