A Child's View of Revolution | Virginia Beach News

Step into 1781 through the eyes of Abigail, a young girl caught between loyalty and rebellion as her father supports the British and her brother secretly fights for the Patriots—bringing an enslaved boy with him. As Abigail reads his letters, she wrestles with slavery, family loyalties, and the brutal realities of war. Based on Patti Gaustad Procopi’s decades of museum work in Yorktown and Jamestown, this gripping historical fiction for ages 8–12 blends vivid, accurate details with everyday colonial life—from “hardtack” rations to wartime chores. Perfect for the 250th anniversary of American independence, the book reveals how freedom came at a steep cost, with no easy answers. Procopi, inspired by her own childhood love of stories, crafts a tale that’s both intimate and epic—and hints at future sequels exploring other American wars, all told through the lens of a child’s world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab73555822ea86db