Betsy Zane The Rose of Fort Henry |
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| Author:
| Durrant, Lynda |
| ISBN: | 978-0-440-41834-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2002 |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books
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| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $4.99 |
Book Description:
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In 1782, 13-year-old Betsy Zane’s bored with trying to act like a lady and being cooped up with her great-aunt. Her heart and soul yearn for the freedom of living with her brothers at the family homestead along the Ohio River. When her great-aunt dies, Betsy leaves Philadelphia and returns to her home in the western wilderness. But it’s not easy for a young lady to find freedom on the frontier. Her brothers, and even a dashing young soldier, have other ideas about ladylike...
More DescriptionIn 1782, 13-year-old Betsy Zane’s bored with trying to act like a lady and being cooped up with her great-aunt. Her heart and soul yearn for the freedom of living with her brothers at the family homestead along the Ohio River. When her great-aunt dies, Betsy leaves Philadelphia and returns to her home in the western wilderness. But it’s not easy for a young lady to find freedom on the frontier. Her brothers, and even a dashing young soldier, have other ideas about ladylike behavior. Little does anyone know that this young lady will soon risk her life in the final battle of the American Revolution.