Description: Sophia's War by Avi A beloved Newbery Medalist pens a gripping adventure set during the Revolutionary War. After witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, newly occupied by the British army, Sophia Calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the American cause, including becoming a spy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lives hang in the balance in this gripping Revolutionary War adventure from a beloved Newbery Medalist.In 1776, young Sophia Calderwood witnesses the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, which is newly occupied by the British army. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the American cause. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of General Clinton, the supreme commander of the British forces in America. Through her work she becomes aware that someone in the American army might be switching sides, and she uncovers a plot that will grievously damage the Americans if it succeeds. But the identity of the would-be traitor is so shocking that no one believes her, and so Sophia decides to stop the treacherous plot herself, at great personal peril: Shes young, shes a girl, and shes running out of time. And if she fails, shes facing an execution of her own. Master storyteller Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be in this "nail-biting thriller" (Publishers Weekly) that is rich in historical detail and rife with action. Author Biography Avi is the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver, Colorado. Visit him at Avi-Writer.com. Review * "The books riveting opening scene, in which Sophie watches as Nathan Hale is hanged as a spy, foreshadows the danger she knowingly accepts by engaging in espionage. Few historical novels are as closely shaped by actual events as this one during the last 100 pages. Working within the bounds of credibility, Avi manages to keep the fictional narrator on the scene for a good deal of the action and uses real moments to bring the imagined story to its dramatic heights. A glossary of eighteenth-century terms and an authors note are appended. Pair this intriguing historical novel with Sheinkins The Notorious Benedict Arnold (2010)." -Booklist, August 1, 2012, *STAR Review Quote * The books riveting opening scene, in which Sophie watches as Nathan Hale is hanged as a spy, foreshadows the danger she knowingly accepts by engaging in espionage. Few historical novels are as closely shaped by actual events as this one during the last 100 pages. Working within the bounds of credibility, Avi manages to keep the fictional narrator on the scene for a good deal of the action and uses real moments to bring the imagined story to its dramatic heights. A glossary of eighteenth-century terms and an authors note are appended. Pair this intriguing historical novel with Sheinkins The Notorious Benedict Arnold (2010). Booklist, August 1, 2012, *STAR Details ISBN1442414421 Author Avi Short Title SOPHIAS WAR Publisher Beach Lane Books Language English ISBN-10 1442414421 ISBN-13 9781442414426 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence US Birth 1937 Audience Age 8-12 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-24 Subtitle A Tale of the Revolution Imprint Beach Lane Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-09-24 NZ Release Date 2013-09-24 US Release Date 2013-09-24 UK Release Date 2013-09-24 Pages 336 Edition Description Reprint ed. Illustrations Maps; Illustrations, black and white Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76755848;
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