Describes sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington's dangerous ride in 1777 to warn the minutemen of the British Attack on Danbury, Connecticut.
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Kindergarten-Grade 3In six brief chapters, Brown tells the story of a brave and precocious heroine of the Revolutionary War. In 1777, Sybil Ludington, at the age of 16, made a night ride to warn local minutemen of the British attack on Danbury, Connecticut. Her effort raised more than 400 men who were then able to force the British back to their ships in Long Island Sound. Told in a tone empathetic with the young woman's excitement and fear, the text presents a historic event accomplished by an ordinary person. This event is slightly fictionalized, but it is done so in a manner responsible to fact. The book's concluding chapter provides information regarding known records of Sybil's life, as well as the historical context in which her famous ride took place. The book is liberally illustrated with warm pencil drawings and red wash overlays.Catherine Wood, Shelburne Museum, Vt.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Appealing for young and old. A must read for all girls,
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This review is from: Sybil Rides for Independence (Library Binding)
The book is an accounting of one young girl's brave ride for freedom during the American Revolution. Sybil Luddington is a true life heroine. The story is easy for young people to understand and demonstrates the role women (girls) played in our country's history. As a native of Connecticut, it was fun to read and share with my daughter a story about the important role a young girl played in the history of Ridgefield and Danbury. A fun way to learn about the American Revolution.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Every teacher should share Sybil's ride with the students!,
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This review is from: Sybil Rides for Independence (Library Binding)
Drollene Brown gave a fascinating account of Sybil's ride for Independence. (Sibbell is the correct spelling which is on her grave stone.) She is a national heroine and has had very little recognition. There have been great women who have not been given credit for their accomplishments throughout history. Sibbell Ludington is a wonderful example of a brave (soldier) who was willing to sacrifice her life for the independence of her country. All teachers should read the story of Sibbell Ludington to their students to bring interest to the American Revolution. I know I am biased since I am a descendant (Henry James Ludington III) however it is a wonderful account of a 16 year old girl's bravery and loyalty for her country
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