Willy Freeman's life changes forever when she witnesses her father's death at the hands of the Redcoats and returns home to find that the British have taken her mother as a prisoner to New York
City. Willy, disguised as a boy, begins her long search for her mother and luckily finds a haven at the famous Fraunces Tavern. But even with the help of Sam Fraunces and her fellow worker, Horace,
Willy knows that to be black, female, and free leaves her open to danger at every turn. What will tomorrow bring?
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Well-researched historical fiction.” —AudioFile
“As always, the Colliers pay close attention to history…A fast-paced, enlightening piece of historical fiction.” —Booklist
“This is righteous adventure, strong in history, ever on the move, and crackling with confrontations.” —Kirkus Reviews
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the
New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from
1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are
based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.
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