Bloody Bill is coming! The American Revolution is raging, and 14-year-old Dicey Langston overhears that a fierce Loyalist leader is heading for the Patriot camp where her brothers are secretly based. This gripping narrative tells the surprising true story of a brave young girl who saved many lives...and risked her own life for independence.
"The writing is lively, and the well-researched story is a fascinating one. Author Kathleen V. Kudlinski adds a biography of Dicey, as well as a recipe from the times. The illustrations by Rudy Faber add a lot of excitement for the reader. Kids in upper elementary grades should find this a satisfying read, and, here is the bonus, they will be learning history as well."
San Francisco Book Review
"...14-year old Dicey has a secret - she and her family are Patriots, which means they support freedom for the 13 Colonies, while they are surrounded by neighbors who are loyal to England. But when Dicey finds out a Loyalist leader is planning to raid the Patriot camp where her brothers are secretly stationed, she risks her safety and even her life to set out and warn them in this illustrated book based on a true story."
New Moon Girls, "Lacy Recommends"
"Discover the true story of how brave Dicey saved many lives and risked her own life for independence. This entry from the Encounter: Narrative Non-Fiction Picture Books series tells Dicey's story in gripping fashion."
