William, her older soldier brother, has been missing since the defeat of george washingtons army at the battle of brooklyn. Eleanor in the book famous women of the war deborah sampson sophia was a female soldier when she went with the caption on the way to spy on the vulture. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in new york. Sophia calderwood is still a child when the tensions betwe. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in new york city, which is newly occupied by the british army. For 12 year old sophia calderwood, the revolutionary war is personal. Avi has always been a favorite in our house and his latest book, sophia s war, is another addition to his oeuvre of historical fiction that doesnt fail to satisfy. This time avi takes the reader back to the american revolution. We follow protagonist sophia calderwoods firstperson perspective onthe ground during the revolutionary war. Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophias war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophia calderwoods home in new york. Sophias war by avi book evalutaion 1 this book definitely enhanced my understanding of the revolution. Benedict arnold was a traitor against the us and he lied to keep his cover.
Sophias war 20 is a historical fiction novel for young adults. In 1776, the war of independence comes to new york city, and to twelveyearold sophia calderwoods family. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in new york city, which is newly. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. She said she was british when really she was an american. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist. Sarah shattuck, prudence wright, and other women was a spy knit messages in. Acclaimed childrens author avis many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award.
It tells the story of teenage sophia calderwood, an american spy, against the backdrop of the revolutionary war in late 18th century new york. In 1776, sophia calderwood is a 12yearold girl in new york city. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in. It helps me realize the horrible conditions and circumstances they were going through and their willingness to fight back. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the american cause. When he chooses not to, sophia struggles to save her brother herself. Her brother has joined general washingtons continental army which has.
John andre lied to sophia when he said that he would help her brother escape prison. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of general clinton, the supreme commander of the british forces in america. Sophias war book by avi official publisher page simon. There she finds andre, now a major, working to enable a highly placed american gene ral become a traitor, a treason that will endanger the whole american war effort.