Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Ride: The Legend of Betsy Dowdy by Kitty Griffin


Griffin, Kitty The Ride: The Legend of Betsy Dowdy, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman.  Atheneum (Simon), 2010.  $16.99.  PICTURE BOOK.  There is a legend in North Carolina of a young girl named Betsy Dowd, who rode her horse hard through the night – more than 50 miles – to get word to a patriot general of a band of redcoats approaching the barrier islands.  Though there is no written evidence of Betsy’s journey, Griffin and Priceman together have constructed a compelling book that captures the spirit of the revolution.  It would be useful for any unit on the Revolutionary War and a good way to talk to students about doing good research.  EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher

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