Based on a true incident that happened to one of the author's ancestors, Katie's Trunk gives an unusual and arresting glimpse of the beginnings of the American Revolution. Katie could feel it in the air--something was wrong. Neighbors didn't speak to each...
Rebellious colonists have dumped a shipment of tea into Boston Harbor, and all around Katie, men are arming themselves for war. Neighbors don't speak to each other anymore and someone even hissed Tory at Katie because her parents are loyal to England. One unforgettable day, the...