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Friends of Liberty
Friends of Liberty
Friends of Liberty
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Friends of Liberty

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It's 1773, and Boston is in political turmoil. As tension rises between England and the colonies, lines are being drawn between the Loyalists and the Patriots. And Sally Gifford, a shoemaker's daughter, finds herself on the opposite side from her best friend Kitty Lawton, the daughter of a wealthy merchant.

Sally is torn between her cherished friendship and her loyalties to her own family and community in their fight for freedom. As the conflict continues to grow more charged in the weeks leading up to the Boston Tea Party, Sally finds within herself a bravery she didn't know she had, and ultimately takes a stand for what she comes to find is most important.
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Release dateAug 1, 2013
ISBN9781467466110
Friends of Liberty
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Beatrice Gormley

Beatrice Gormley has written a number of books for young readers, including several titles in the History’s All-Stars series, as well as biographies of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and John McCain. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a great story about two friends Sally and Kitty who come from two different backgrounds (Tory and Whigs) in a pre-revoluntionary war time. I thought it was well written and it gave a child/teens perspective on what was going on before the Boston Tea Party in the city of Boston. It was filled with great historical facts but was written in a way that brought this time period to life for students in an interesting way. I think this would be great to use in class as precursor to learning about the Revolutionary War and the events that led up to it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a wonderful children's novel highlighting the turmoil of pre-revolutionary America. It tells the story of two girls who forge a friendship regardless of the fact that one comes from a Tory background and the other a Whig background. It offers a realistic portrayal of colonial life and the politics of the times.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I thought this was a very sweet story. I loved the historical aspects of the book! It will be a great book for my daughter to read when she gets a little older.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    The concept of this book would lead to excellent subject-specific reading if the writing weren't so poor. Kids deserve the same level of craft from their authors as adults and shouldn't have to slog through trite drudgery.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Friends of Liberty was a nice read highlighting what life was like in the late 1700s in Boston. I really enjoyed this children’s historical fiction book because the story encompassed great facts, realistic portrayals of the time period, and a story that could allow children to make connections. I enjoyed how the author created a friendship between the girls from two opposing political groups and economic status. This friendship could be a great springboard for discussion about similar situations today. I always enjoy stories that include real historical figures, as well. I could see this story sparking interest in The Revolutionary War and pushing children to delve into this topic a bit deeper.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Friends of Liberty by Beatrice Gormley was written for a younger audience but i throughly enjoyed the non-stop adventure, friendship and suspense that is from start to finish. I loved that the relationshiip is between two young girls from totally different backgrounds who fight to continue their friendship even when danger seperates them. The loyalty of the youngsters to each other despite their different stations in life shows the possibility of what could be in a world full of animosity. This is an excellant book for any young reader. It not only has a good story line but it is also rich with history. Are there no limits to what could happen when four youngsters find themselves in a life or death situation and the results of asking for help are also too devistating?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a quick, fun read to help kids (more geared to girls) understand a bit more background leading to the Boston Tea Party. The two main characters come from different political, economic, and social backgrounds so we get to sympathize with both sides of the story and this book would be great to stimulate discussion on the difficulties as well as benefits of befriending people who are different than us. It also could lead to conversations regarding loyalty to family vs. friends.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Our fifth grade does a research project in which students explore the perspective of 3 different stakeholders in the American Revolution. This is hard to do. The kids already know the outcome and struggle to see why someone would side with the British. Other than a Dear America book, I’ve found nothing that explores how American Independence impacted kids. Sally, a shoemaker’s daughter is befriended by Kitty, a wealthy Tory merchant’s daughter. This book explores not only their friendship in Boston and the differences in lifestyle of the two, but how the quest for independence impacted other family members. Kitty’s nerdy private school brother is tarred and feathered. Sally’s cousin is imprisoned because they were going to attack a warehouse in the name of American liberty. This book will help kids understand that these were real problems and impacted friends.

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