Sophia was easily flattered by john andre s politeness and kindness and was also rethinking about stoping him. Avi has always been a favorite in our house and his latest book, sophias war, is another addition to his oeuvre of historical fiction that doesnt fail to satisfy. You will be required to turn in the story board with the trailer in order to illustrate your planning process. My family were patriots, believing independence from britain was right.
It tells the story of teenage sophia calderwood, an american spy, against the backdrop of the revolutionary war in late 18th. Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophia s war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophia calderwood s home in new york. With three or four partners you will create a book trailer that showcases some of the high points in the novel in order to get other students interested in reading it. See more ideas about revolution, american revolution and teaching history. Townsend and becomes a spy sophia finds her brother dead on the good intent, another experience in a prison during the war, but on a boat menu teachers. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of general clinton, the supreme commander of the british forces in america. Sophias war is historical fiction because the book takes place. After the disappearance and possible capture of her brother, and the execution of nathan hale, sophia has. This intriguing novel tells the tale of a courageous female spy who helped further the cause for freedom. Mar 02, 2016 it not only covers the revolutionary war and benedict arnold, but touches on the treatment of american prisoners by the british. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale. The books riveting opening scene, in which sophie watches as nathan hale is hanged as a spy. As the book opens in september of 1776, sophia and her mother are returning on foot to new york to try to reclaim what they can of their lives. Sophias war quotes by avi meet your next favorite book.
Sophia s warby aviwe lived in new york during the american revolution. The title of this book is sophia s war and it was written by avi. This lesson introduces readers to avis young adult novel sophias war, a work of historical fiction that documents the revolutionary war in. Oyon amin figurative language and tone what makes a book historical fiction. The us activist and author rebecca solnit talks to shahidha bari. This time avi takes the reader back to the american revolution.
It may seem a bit long at 302 pages, but the story flows well. Sophia is a plucky, highly intelligent heroine who is busy fighting a war within her own heart, even as she risks her life to help american forces win the war raging around her. William, her older soldier brother, has been missing since the defeat of george washingtons army at the battle of brooklyn. Booklist, august 1, 2012, star newbery medalist avi crispin. Nov 26, 20 arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life. Sophias war is outstanding historical fiction, bringing to dramatic life the human story behind extraordinary events. New york was where i was born, and where i had lived peacefully until just a few weeks before, when we had fled in fear for our lives. Sophia calderwood part one 1776 1 in the momentous year of 1776, on the twentysecond of september, my mother and i were rushing back to the city of new york. Sophias adored older brother william joined the american troops fighting to keep the british out of the city. In 1776, the war of independence comes to new york city, and to twelveyearold sophia calderwoods family. The message that it s important to stand up for your principles, no matter how difficult or dangerous, is underscored in various ways, from nathan. This event is a special presentation of the reading into history family book club.
As much as gloriana june hemphill, or glory as everyone knows her, wants to turn twelve, there are times when. Read sophias war online by avi books free 30day trial scribd. A tale of the revolution study unit worksheets for teachers to print. In the first half of the book, sophias desperate search for william leads her to several. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in new york city, which is newly occupied by the british army.
Sophias war is avi at his best, a haunting historical thriller. A tale of the revolution by avi about the book in 1776, the war of independence comes to new york city and to twelveyearold sophia calderwoods family. Do read this novel is you enjoy good historical fiction. Have you ever gone out of your way to help a sibling or. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The climax is a seamless incorporation of hard fact with thrilling espionage as avi juxtaposes scenes of andre and arnolds attempt to meet against sophias efforts to stop them.
Learn sophias war with free interactive flashcards. Acclaimed children s author avi s many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Sophias war book by avi official publisher page simon. Sophia s war by avi book evalutaion 1 this book definitely enhanced my understanding of the revolution. Sophia s war 20 is a historical fiction novel for young adults. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Avi will be available to sign books after the program. In 1776, after witnessing the execution of nathan hale in new york city, newly occupied by the british army, young sophia calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the american cause, including becoming a spy. The focus is on 12yearold sophias resolve to help bring the war to a close by spying for the american side. Jan 15, 20 but, of course, in the end, there is much to learn from sophia s motivations. It is from a first person view, it was a fastpaced book, with details, and explanations. Thus, they may find it difficult to empathize with sophias passion for andre, and all but the most romantically inclined may find part one. A mississippi town in 1964 gets riled when tempers flare at the segregated public pool. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist.
Newyork historical society sophias war meet the author avi. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of. Sophias war is a historical fiction story that happened in around 1776. The war for our countrys independence had come to our door. Avi is a master at combining fact and fiction in his historical novels, and sophia s war is one of his finest examples. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventur. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. It was published by beach lane books and has a total of 336 pages in the book. For 12 year old sophia calderwood, the revolutionary war is personal. Sophia calderwood is still a child when the tensions betwe. The title of this book is sophias war and it was written by avi. Hear beloved childrens book author and newbery medalist, avi, as he reads from sophias war, talks about digging into the american revolution, and takes questions from you, the audience. Youll love the suspense and intrigue as avi weaves sophias fictional narrative into the reallife history that forged our country.
Choose from 367 different sets of sophias war flashcards on quizlet. Read sophias war by avi for free with a 30 day free trial. Because in the book, sophias war, by avi, it explains all of this, and more, with an interesting twist. Sep 25, 2012 acclaimed children s author avi s many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the american cause. If you thought that the american revolution was won only by men, think again. When sophia s war was written the main protagonist major plot in sophia s war. Families can talk about how sophia goes to great lengths to find her brother in prison. Although sophia s war is clearly on the side of the american patriots trying to wrest their country from british rule, the war is not glamorized and prison scenes are offered up in gruesome detail.