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By the Light of Fireflies: A Novel of Sybil Ludington

by Jenni L. Walsh

A young rider in Revolutionary-era history

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A young rider in Revolutionary-era history

Set during the Revolutionary War, this historical novel reimagines Sybil Ludington’s midnight ride through the perspective of a young girl drawn into her family’s involvement with George Washington’s spy ring. Fireflies serve as a recurring source of guidance in the story, alongside Sybil’s growing questions about identity, family, and courage. The book brings together domestic relationships and wartime danger, presenting Ludington’s ride as both a pivotal mission and part of her emergence as a figure in American history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in the American Revolution and historical fiction.
  • Readers curious about Sybil Ludington and accounts of girls’ roles in wartime.
  • Readers who enjoy stories combining family relationships, espionage, and a historical mission.

Themes

Courage and self-discoveryFamily and friendshipThe American RevolutionGirls’ roles in wartime

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Book overview

Sybil Ludington believes in the legend of fireflies - they appear when you need them most. But it's not until her family is thrust into the dangers of the Revolutionary War, and into George Washington's spy ring, that Sybil experiences firefly magic for herself - guiding her through the darkness, empowering her to figure out who she's supposed to be and how strong she really is - as she delivers her imperative message. BY THE LIGHT OF FIREFLIES is the captivating tale of a young girl's journey - as a daughter, a sister, a friend, a spy, and eventually a war hero - completing a midnight ride that cements her place in history as the "female Paul Revere."

 

 

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