My America: We Are Patriots: Hope's Revolutionary War Diary, Book Two
Grade 2-4-In Patriots, Hope, 10, lives in Philadelphia in 1777.  George Washington and his troops are nearby fighting the  Redcoats, who capture the city and move into her home. Gregory  engages readers with the tumultuous elements of conflict and  war, making this book a page-turner. Flying follows Corey, 10,  an escaped slave who is now forging a life as a free person in  Canada with his family. With the exception of the rescue of his  best friend, there is little excitement in this plotless,  formulaic story. Also, Corey's facility with language doesn't  ring true. The historical note at the end of each volume offers  interesting facts and a few black-and-white photos. The large  font size and short entries make these books quick and  accessible to reluctant and good readers alike. Although not  great literature, they may be popular historical-fiction choices  for kids who are willing to suspend disbelief.Be Astengo,  Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FLCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.