Book Talk: “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” with Libby McNamee
“Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War” is an exciting historical fiction novel for middle schoolers based on the true story of a girl from Hopewell, Virginia.
Like most colonial girls, Susanna Bolling must stay and tend house while her brothers fight the battle for freedom. But when British General Cornwallis quarters at her house, she overhears his secret plan to defeat the Patriots. Although terrified, she risks it all to save help in the war effort.
Local author Libby McNamee will discuss her writing process and what excited her about Susanna’s story.
This book talk is free, but registration is required.
