The Fifth of March - A Story of the Boston Massacre

"Carefully researched and lovingly written, Rinaldi's latest presents a girl indentured to John and Abigail Adams during the tense period surrounding the 1770 Massacre. . . . Fortuitously timed, a novel that illuminates a moment from our past that has strong parallels to recent events. Bibliography."-Kirkus Reviews

About the author

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A self-made writer and newspaper columnist for twenty-one years, Ms. Rinaldi attributes her interest in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey. 

Summary

“Carefully researched and lovingly written, Rinaldi’s latest presents a girl indentured to John and Abigail Adams during the tense period surrounding the 1770 Massacre. . . . Fortuitously timed, a novel that illuminates a moment from our past that has strong parallels to recent events. Bibliography.”—Kirkus Reviews

Additional text

"Carefully researched and lovingly written."--Kirkus Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Ann Rinaldi
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2004
• EAN: 9780152050788
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205078-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 178 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 218 g
• Series: Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Violence *, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Animals / Pets *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Historical / Military & Wars *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Places / Mexico