Colonial Girl In Williamsburg (Mary Geddy's Day)
Grade 2-4 Waters sets her fictional story on May 15, 1776, when the Virginia colonists in Williamsburg will cast their vote either for or against independence from Great Britain. During the day, 10-year-old Mary Geddy concentrates on her chores, knowing that if the outcome of the vote is for independence her father will go to war as a patriot while her friend Anne's family, loyal to the king, will be moving back to England. Clear, crisp, colorful photographs of characters in traditional clothing taken in Williamsburg lend authenticity to the story. The author provides readers with information on Colonial life complete with colloquialisms ("William is not worth a button") as well as a story they can relate to the possibility of a best friend moving away. Readers who enjoyed Waters's Sarah Morton's Day (1989) and Samuel Eaton's Day (1993, both Scholastic) will want to read this one as well. Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.