Toliver’s Secret
Toliver’s Secret takes place during the Revolutionary War. Sadly, Ellen’s father was a patriot already killed in the war. So, Ellen and her mother return to live with her grandparents in British-held New York.
Ellen’s grandfather is also a patriot, but not just any patriot! He is a patriot who uses his haircutter’s role to obtain information for General Washington.
When Grandfather cannot carry out his planned information delivery, he turns to Ellen. To disguise her, he cuts her hair and dresses her as a boy in her patriot-brother’s old clothes. Ellen’s task is to smuggle a message to General George Washington himself.
This task goes far from smoothly! Ellen bravely addresses challenges from other youngsters and British soldiers. Wary residents in occupied territories and unexpected arrivals in unplanned locations post problems that eventually help Ellen face her own fears and doubts.
You will be breathlessly cheering Ellen along in this unusually fine and memorable historical novel!
