Emma's Journal - The Story of a Colonial Girl

The year is 1774, and the British army has blockaded Boston. Ten-year-old Emma is stuck at Aunt Harmony's house in the city, far from her family. Emma desperately wants to help the American struggle for freedom. When Papa gives her a secret code the militia uses, she finally gets her chance to change the course of history.

About the author

MARISSA MOSS is best known for her handwritten illustrated journals, including the enormously popular Amelia series. She lives in Berkeley, California.
MARISSA MOSS is best known for her handwritten illustrated journals, including the enormously popular Amelia series. She lives in Berkeley, California.

Summary

The year is 1774, and the British army has blockaded Boston. Ten-year-old Emma is stuck at Aunt Harmony's house in the city, far from her family. Emma desperately wants to help the American struggle for freedom. When Papa gives her a secret code the militia uses, she finally gets her chance to change the course of history.

Product details

• Authors: Marissa Moss
• Assisted by: Marissa Moss (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2001
• EAN: 9780152163259
• ISBN: 978-0-15-216325-9
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 235 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 191 g
• Series: Young American Voice Books (Pa; Young American Voice Books (Pa; Young American Voices
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Biographical *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies *