Sophia's War
A Tale of the Revolution
گزارش تخلف
فرمت کتاب
ebook
تاریخ انتشار
2012
Lexile Score
730
Reading Level
3-4
ATOS
5.1
Interest Level
6-12(MG+)
نویسنده
Aviناشر
Beach Lane Booksشابک
9781442414433
کتاب های مرتبط
- اطلاعات
- نقد و بررسی
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نقد و بررسی
Mrs. Wilcox - Another amazing historical fiction book by Avi. If you've read and enjoyed his book, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, then you will equally fall in love with this book. The difference is that this book intertwines fictionalized characters with actual events from the Revolutionary War. Taking place in the New York region, this book adds a new perspective to the Revolutionary war. Written in first person, from Sophia's point of view, Avi allows another strong female character to enter the world of literature. This book is a most read for history buffs and adventure seeking readers!
Starred review from August 13, 2012
Newbery Medalist Avi (Crispin: The Cross of Lead) channels the mood, language, and danger of the Revolutionary War in this seamless blend of history and fiction, set in British-occupied New York City. Twelve-year-old Sophia Calderwood idolizes her older brother, William, a fervent Patriot soldier who has gone missing after the Battle of Brooklyn. In the first half of the book, Sophia’s desperate search for William leads her to several deplorable prisons where rebels are being held. The second half takes place when Sophia, now 15, becomes a spy who uncovers the truth about Benedict Arnold. The book is chockful of fascinating historical details, including the conditions for those stranded in New York and the failed meetings between Arnold and John André, his (real-life) British contact. Avi doesn’t sugarcoat the brutal realities of war as Sophia races to find help intercepting John André, who was also a boarder in her home years earlier and her first crush, in this rich, nail-biting thriller. A glossary of period terms and an
author’s note are included. Ages 8–12.
Starred review from February 1, 2013
Gr 5-9-Set in 1776 during the American Revolution when New York was under siege by the British, Avi's tale (Beach Lane Books, 2012) of resistance features an amazing female protagonist, trials aplenty as she tries to avenge her brother's death, and a little romance thrown in for good measure. Sophia's family believes in freedom and desperately wants America to govern itself. Her brother goes off to fight, is captured, and ends up dying in a filthy hold of a British prison boat. John Andre, a charming English officer who is billeted with Sophia's family, fails to intervene to save her brother. Despite having a schoolgirl crush on Andre, Sophia is conflicted by his failure to save her brother. After witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale, Sophia is determined to help the American cause. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of the commander of the British forces in America. Sophia uncovers some crucial information and sets out to reach West Point before Benedict Arnold can turn it over to the British. Avi's outstanding text and Angela Goethals's spot-on narration make the Revolutionary War come alive for listeners, providing a real sense of the time period. A perfect choice for school and public libraries.-"Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA"
Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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