Rebel with a Cause - (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) by Kathleen V Kudlinski (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Tells the story of a young Revolutionary War hero, Dicey Langston, who warned the Patriots of an attack by the brutal Loyalist leader "Bloody Bill" Cunningham"--

Book Synopsis

Bloody Bill is coming! The American Revolution is raging, and 14-year-old Dicey Langston overhears that a fierce Loyalist leader is heading for the Patriot camp where her brothers are secretly based. This gripping narrative tells the surprising true story of a brave young girl who saved many lives...and risked her own life for independence.

Review Quotes

...14-year old Dicey has a secret -- she and her family are Patriots, which means they support freedom for the 13 Colonies, while they are surrounded by neighbors who are loyal to England. But when Dicey finds out a Loyalist leader is planning to raid the Patriot camp where her brothers are secretly stationed, she risks her safety and even her life to set out and warn them in this illustrated book based on a true story.-- "New Moon Girls, "Lacy Recommends""

Discover the true story of how brave Dicey saved many lives and risked her own life for independence. This entry from the Encounter: Narrative Non-Fiction Picture Books series tells Dicey's story in gripping fashion.-- "A Mighty Girl, "Remember the Ladies""

Each book in the Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books series follows the life and work of a notable woman in history, framing her story in a way that young readers can understand. . . .Though careful not to take too many liberties with a historical text, these read like fiction and will spark the interest of many young readers. Each installment has a different illustrator, giving them all a unique flavor, and all have some sort of back matter that recaps the facts gleaned from the story. They vary somewhat in audience ranges but this is an interesting concept with an effective, highly visual approach.-- "Booklist"

The writing is lively, and the well-researched story is a fascinating one. Author Kathleen V. Kudlinski adds a biography of Dicey, as well as a recipe from the times. The illustrations by Rudy Faber add a lot of excitement for the reader. Kids in upper elementary grades should find this a satisfying read, and, here is the bonus, they will be learning history as well.-- "San Francisco Book Review"