Famous Women in History: Sybil Ludington: Messenger for Independence (Curious Fox Books) The Story of a 16-Year-Old Girl’s Heroics in the Revolutionary War – Educational Book for Kids Ages 8 and Up

Introduce your kids to famous women of history! For kids in grades 4-6, with a grade 5 reading level Sybil Ludington was only 16 years old when she rode through the night to warn her town’s militia of a British attack during the Revolutionary War Learn her story along with important side stories about the key details, locations, and people in Ludington’s life Amazing photographs, drawings, and paintings, with further reading and website recommendations, maps, a glossary of terms, and an index The harrowing tale of a revolutionary era 16-year girl who rode horseback through the dark of night warning of an impending British attack, this non-fiction educational book is perfect for kids ages 8 and up! Sybil Ludington was the daughter of Colonel Henry Ludington, a revered military officer. At the age of 16, she undertook a nightlong horseback ride to stave off a British attack during the Revolutionary War on her town of Danbury, Connecticut, summoning the 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County Militia to assemble near her family home. This fascinating story chronicles various historical accounts of her upbringing and later years. One such is her clever plan in having her seven siblings march back and forth in front of a window in the family’s home to dissuade a group of men who had arrived in hopes of claiming a bounty for the capture of her father. It tells of how she was a pioneer, having been one of only a few women to own and run a tavern after the passing of her husband. Contextual side stories offer further perspective on key details, locations, and people referenced in Ludington’s compelling story. Archival photographs, drawings, and paintings are chronologically arranged, adding visual context to her remarkable life, as well as the inclusion of further reading and website recommendations, maps, a glossary, and an index. Encourage your child’s interest in history and community engagement, with Famous Women in History: Sybil Ludington!