Prudence Wright had a spark of independence. Annoyed when the British king held back freedoms in colonial Massachusetts, feisty and fearless Prudence had enough. She said no! to British goods, determined to rely on her resourcefulness and ingenuity to get by. And when British troops continued to threaten the lives of her family and community, she assembled and led the "minute women" of Pepperell to break free of tradition.
Here is the first-ever picture book about female Revolutionary War activist Prudence Wright, who rallied the first and only group of "minute women" to fight the British, changing history in the process. With vivid illustrations and a pulse-pounding narrative, this untold story of a courageous and brave woman from the Revolutionary War continues to inspire today.
"Reagan’s accomplished illustrations, executed in watercolor with digital drawing, add historical veracity to Anderson’s superbly documented, at times hair-raising narrative. The author explicitly situates Wright and her female comrades as pioneers who 'proved themselves as full citizens' in an era before female enfranchisement.... Vivid, absorbing, and inspiring." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 6 - 10 |
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Author | Beth Anderson |
Illustrator | Susan Reagan |
ISBN | 1644720574 |
Publication Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
Publisher | Calkins Creek |
Language | English |