If You Were a Kid in the Thirteen Colonies (If You Were a Kid) - by Wil Mara (Paperback)

About the Book

It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte's friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

Book Synopsis

What was it like to be a kid in the early days of the North American Colonies?

Life in the 13 colonies was very different from today. People had to grow their own food and build their own houses, and not everyone spoke the same language. Kids had to help out and take part in daily chores. When difficulties arose, neighbors could only rely on each other to survive.

Join Charlotte from England and Elijah from Holland as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of a dangerous winter storm.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, "If You Were a Kid"! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, "If You Were a Kid" will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.

About the Author

Wil Mara, a lifelong fan of the National Football League, is the author of more than seventy-five books. He has written both fiction and nonfiction, for both children and adults. Aside from his "NFL novels," he also wrote the 2005 disaster thriller Wave, which won the 2005 New Jersey Notable Book Award.

After illustrating more than 100 books over the past 20 years, Lluís Farré has drawn about 40 witches, 200 dragons, 500 princesses (and the corresponding princes), and more than 1,000 kids from different parts of the world and different moments in history. He lives in the coastal city of Barcelona, Spain.