Adventures of the American Revolution Series by Susan Olasky

Annie Henry, 11-year-old daughter of American patriot Patrick Henry, shows her perseverance and growing faith during the turbulent days of the Revolution.

Annie Henry is finding out that being the governor's daughter in colonial Virginia is not the best way to spend one of the most important years of your life. Annie's father, the great American patriot Patrick Henry, has been elected governor of Virginia. And that means 12-year-old Annie has a new home--the governor's mansion in Williamsburg. Most girls would be thrilled with the excitement of such a position and the big-city life that comes with it... moreAnnie Henry is finding out that being the governor's daughter in colonial Virginia is not the best way to spend one of the most important years of your life. Annie's father, the great American patriot Patrick Henry, has been elected governor of Virginia. And that means 12-year-old Annie has a new home--the governor's mansion in Williamsburg. Most girls would be thrilled with the excitement of such a position and the big-city life that comes with it. But to Annie, those things seem like more trouble than they're worth.There's a scary stranger who keeps bothering her, simply because her dad is " important." And people in the capital city expect a politician's daughter to act a certain way. Even her new school is very different than what she's used to.All in all, having to live in a strange place, apart from her old friends, is a little frightening to Annie. Especially when she realizes that as she's changing, she's growing apart from her father and feeling more and more like God is far away too.Should she tell anyone about what's going on--and about the mysterious man who just won't leave her alone? Or is dealing with problems by herself part of what it means to " grow up" ?In this third book of the Adventures of the American Revolution series, Susan Olasky gives 8- to 12-year-olds an exciting look at life in the colonies during the time of America's War of Independence. less

Fearless Annie encounters the Revolutionary War up-close as the Redcoats invade the city of Richmond.

Annie Henry is full of energy, and somehow she always seems to find herself in the middle of all the excitement. Following in the footsteps of her father, the famous patriot Patrick Henry, young Annie Henry faces the American Revolution with courage and a commitment to fighting for liberty in any way she can. Whether that means riding a horse to spread news about the war or caring for her family while her father is away, Annie is determined to do her part to bring freedom to America... moreAnnie Henry is full of energy, and somehow she always seems to find herself in the middle of all the excitement. Following in the footsteps of her father, the famous patriot Patrick Henry, young Annie Henry faces the American Revolution with courage and a commitment to fighting for liberty in any way she can. Whether that means riding a horse to spread news about the war or caring for her family while her father is away, Annie is determined to do her part to bring freedom to America. Yet life is not easy for Annie. Her father is often away for long periods of time working to see that the revolution succeeds. When he becomes governor in colonial Virginia, Annie has to get used to the life of a politician's daughter and to a new school away from her old friends. In the midst of her adventures and her frustrations, Annie's faith is growing; and she is learning more about her need for God as she faces the challenges of growing up. This book includes all four of the action-packed Adventures in the American Revolution: Annie Henry and the Secret Mission Annie Henry and the Birth of Liberty Annie Henry and the Mysterious Stranger Annie Henry and the Redcoats In these four stories, Suan Olasky gives 8- to 12-year-olds an exciting look at life in the colonies during the time of America's War of Independence. less