This is the diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, who lived through the revolutionary war. The narrations one by her take place in Valley Forge, in 1779. Their house burns down so they join the continental army and help cook food and sew clothes. As they journey through a hard winter, Abby falls in love with a soldier boy who is the son of some of their close friends. After they marry, Abby becomes pregnant. will there ever be a safe place to raise her family? Will this war ever be over?
Dear America: Cannons at Dawn
By Kristiana Gregory
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | n/a | 4.8 | n/a |
Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!
Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby's father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her siblings become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby's frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.
Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby's father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her siblings become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby's frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780545213196
ISBN-10: 0545213193
Published on 5/1/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208