The American Revolution
Great historical fiction is everywhere when you talk about the American
Revolution.  It's such an exciting period in history and you can really learn
a lot about it from good historical fiction.  Here are some titles the Book
Nuts recommend!
Toliver's Secret
by Esther Wood Brady

This is a great fictional story set in New York
during the American Revolution.  Ellen Toliver is
a young girl and she must do a man's job!  She
must get a message to the Colonial Troops, but
first she must go through the British lines!  Can
a girl who is afraid to go get water from the well
because of a bully do the job?  Read
Toliver's
Secret
and find out!  Recommended by Rachel
Phoebe The Spy
by Judith Berry Griffin

Phoebe Fraunces is thirteen years old and
she is a spy for General George Washington!
 Phoebe's father is a tavern owner and he
allows his tavern to be a meeting place for the
British officers.  Phoebe and her father spy on
the officers and take their information to
General Washington.  It's a very exciting story
and is based on the true story of Samuel and
Phoebe Fraunces  Recommended by Rachel