Genre: Historical Fiction/Biography
Publisher: Square Fish, 2017
Pages: 184
Rating: Recommend
Synopsis: In 1777, Sybil and her family believe teh American colonies should be free from British control. Sybil's father leads a regiment of New York militiamen, and everyone in the family is dedicated to the Patriot cause. Using spy tactics and codes, the Ludingtons gather intelligence, hoping to stay on step ahead of their enemies. When British troops raid nearby Danbury, Connecticut, Sybil gallops through the night to call out her father's men. But the journey is dangerous for a girl who's all alone. With obstacles at every turn, will she make it in time to stop the British?Review: Written for the middle grades, I chose this because Sybil Ludington's story fascinates me. I first learned of her midnight ride on an episode of Mysteries at the Museum. A few years ago on our way to visit family in Massachusetts, we detoured to Carmel, New York to find a statue of her.
There isn't much documented information about Sybil's ride or family, but this book is a good introduction to the times.
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