About the book
Willy Freeman's life changes forever when she witnesses her father's death at the hands of the Redcoats and returns home to find that the British have taken her mother as a prisoner to New York City.
Willy, disguised as a boy, begins her long search for her mother and luckily finds a haven at the famous Fraunces Tavern. But even with the help of Sam Fraunces and her fellow worker, Horace, Willy knows that to be black, female, and free leaves her open to danger at every turn. What will tomorrow bring?
Editions of War Comes to Willy Freeman
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440495048
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307548993
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Willy Freeman's life changes forever when she witnesses her father's death at the hands of the Redcoats and returns home to find that the British have taken her mother as a prisoner to New York City.
Willy, disguised as a boy, begins her long search for her mother and luckily finds a haven at the famous Fraunces Tavern. But even with the help of Sam Fraunces and her fellow worker, Horace, Willy knows that to be black, female, and free leaves her open to danger at every turn. What will tomorrow bring?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is War Comes to Willy Freeman about?
Willy Freeman's life changes forever when she witnesses her father's death at the hands of the Redcoats and returns home to find that the British have taken her mother as a prisoner to New York City.
Willy, disguised as a boy, begins her long search for her mother and luckily finds a haven at the famous Fraunces Tavern. But even with the help of Sam Fraunces and her fellow worker, Horace, Willy knows that to be black, female, and free leaves her open to danger at every turn. What will tomorrow bring?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in War Comes to Willy Freeman?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of War Comes to Willy Freeman?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780440495048
Is War Comes to Willy Freeman part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Arabus Family Saga Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book War Comes to Willy Freeman?
Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
War Comes to Willy Freeman is available as paperback(ISBN 9780440495048) and ebook(ISBN 9780307548993)
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