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Felicity saves the day
76 pages
A spirited historical adventure where carefree summer days give way to a daring rescue mission.
What it feels like
This historical adventure begins with the sun-warmed, leisurely feel of a rural summer before accelerating into a brisk, high-stakes rescue mission. The mood shifts seamlessly from the idyllic joy of exploring woods and riding horses to the tense, suspenseful atmosphere of the American Revolution. Written with an earnest and accessible prose style, the narrative captures the sensory details of plantation life while keeping the momentum focused on its courageous heroine. It explores themes of loyalty, childhood bravery, and the sudden intrusion of wartime realities into a sheltered world. Young readers who appreciate spirited protagonists and historical settings will be swept up in this tale of a girl relying on her own strength and wisdom to navigate a dangerous secret.
- Mood
- sun-warmed
- suspenseful
- spirited
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- courageous
- nostalgic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- childhood bravery · loyalty and friendship · coming of age in wartime · outdoor exploration
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing vivid descriptions of historical plantation life with action-driven momentum.
- The arc
- Moves from the carefree joy of a rural summer into a tense, high-stakes test of loyalty and courage.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love historical fiction featuring brave, active heroines stepping up in moments of crisis.
Content notes
- wartime themes
- running away
About the book
Felicity loves summer days on Grandfather's plantation. She can be out of doors all day long -- riding horses with Grandfather, playing with Nan and William, and exploring the woods, the fields, and the river's shore. One day Felicity finds a secret note. It is from Ben, her father's apprentice, and it is a cry for help. Ben has broken his apprenticeship agreement with Mr. Merriman and has run away to join George Washington's army. Felicity plunges into a dangerous adventure when she goes to help Ben. She must use all the strength, courage, and wisdom she has to try to save the day. - Back cover.
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