Book Description
for Raid at Red Mill by Mary McGahan and Ned Butterfield
From the Publisher
This lively new series of historical fiction spans important time periods in American history and introduces engaging and diverse characters with fast-paced adventure. Throughout national upheaval and family turmoil, these spirited young characters transform hardship into an opportunity for growth. This fun and inspirational series will make both reading and history a thrilling adventure for middle readers. Each book is reviewed for accuracy by a historical expert.
At the close of the Revolutionary War in 1782, no one seems concerned about the recent raids on their neighbors except fourteen-year-old Anne Mott. But when a family friend is followed back to the Mott's Westchester mill after a secret trading mission to New York City, Anne is sure their home will be the next to be hit by the infamous Tory raiders. She determines to find a way to protect her family and home.
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