The Secret of Sarah Revere (Paperback)

by Ann Rinaldi (Author) "THAT MAN is at the gate again..." (more)
Key Phrases: tea ships, Doctor Warren, Doctor Church, General Gage (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 7-10?Once again Rinaldi has given readers a young woman's perceptions of what has too often been the all-male story of American history and politics. Paul Revere comes to life through the eyes and voice of Sarah, his 13-year-old daughter. Through the girl's observations, her father emerges as a family man, a caring friend, and a loyal patriot. Dr. Joseph Warren, an often forgotten hero of the Revolution, is warmly portrayed, as is Rachel, Revere's second wife. As Sarah comes of age against the strife of the times, she weaves critical events of American history into the everyday details of her family's life, making the characters convincing as real people. She is interested in clothing, food, and her older sister's romantic liaison, and has her own reverential crush on the handsome Dr. Warren. Because her father's activities take their toll on the family, she is also keenly aware of political and military events and secrets. Her analyses of them are painful but beautifully crafted, giving readers a sense of and a sensitivity to this period of history. The brief bibliography offers evidence of Rinaldi's scholarship, and her note discusses the process whereby she validates available historical facts but goes beyond them to interpret and draw her own conclusions in composing historical fiction.?Kay E. Vandergrift, School of Communication, Information and Library Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist
Gr. 7-10. When a man comes to interview her father, Paul Revere, Sarah recalls the eventful past two years. Historically significant goings-on, such as the Boston Tea Party and her father's famous rides, intertwine with the personal, including Sarah's wondering whether her father's new wife is betraying him with another patriot. Sarah's growth into womanhood complicates matters even further. Rinaldi's depiction of daily life in Boston rings true (readers may think twice before drinking tea), and, for the most part, her dialogue remains free of anachronistic expressions. Her technique of framing the story within Sarah's recollections creates some initial confusion, but the swift pace and credible characters combined with impeccable research make the novel an involving and informative venture into history. Susan Dove Lempke --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Gulliver Books Paperbacks (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152046844
• ISBN-13: 978-0152046842
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,235 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another great book by Ann Rinaldi!, July 4, 2005

By	irishdancer89 (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is about Sarah and it begins in Watertown, MA in the summer after her father's famous ride. Sarah relives the past two years (which is most of the book) and learns a very important lesson.
I liked this book because;
1) I love the way Ann Rinaldi brings history to life in an interesting way.
2) Sarah's lesson is one that we can use in our everyday lives today.

Great book for teen girls. Read it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, December 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret of Sarah Revere (Paperback)

The Secret of Sarah Revere, is a must read. This book is for anyone who likes historical fiction with added suspense. While some of the dialog is a bit tricky to grasp, the way that the author portrays Sarah, the daughter of Paul Revere, is outstanding. Ms. Rinaldi depicts a young women coming of age brilliantly. To understand this book you do not need to be a history scholar, which is another thing I loved about this book. So pick this book up and read it , because you will never forget how good it is.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rinaldi does it again!, March 25, 2000

By	Lorraine Wallace (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of Sarah Revere (Paperback)

As usual, I think Ann Rinaldi stunned everybody with her amazing talent to express the history of the world so excitingly. She has a real knack to do this. I really liked the Secret of Sarah Revere because it was so exciting to see what it would be like to be the daughter of a famous Patriot who played such a large role in the history of the United States. I highly recommend this book!