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Avi is the awardwinning author of more than eightytwo books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction. Acclaimed children s author avi s many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Vulpes is the smartest pup of the litter and he grows into a fa. Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophias war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophia calderwoods home in new york. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist. Angela goethals in 1776, after witnessing the execution of nathan hale in new york city, newly occupied by the british army, young sophia calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the american cause, including. The books riveting opening scene, in which sophie watches as nathan hale is hanged as a spy. The war that saved my life by bradley, kimberly brubaker. Sophias adored older brother william joined the american troops fighting to keep the british out of the city. Sophias war by avi lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother, and the execution of nathan hale, sophia has. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale. Avi will be available to sign books after the program.
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In 1776, after witnessing the execution of nathan hale in new york city, newly occupied by the british army, young sophia calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the american cause, including becoming a spy. As the book opens in september of 1776, sophia and her mother are returning on foot to new york to try to reclaim what they can of their lives. Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophias war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophi. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of general clinton, the supreme commander of the british forces in america. A northern californian transplant to the great lakes region of the us. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sophias war. A tale of the revolution has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. William, her older soldier brother, has been missing since the defeat of george washington s army at the battle of brooklyn. Hear beloved children s book author and newbery medalist, avi, as he reads from sophia s war, talks about digging into the american revolution, and takes questions from you, the audience. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man and loving family. Sophias war preloaded digital audio player unabridged. Audiobook hd version of sophias war by avi with good quality audio for educational purposes.
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