Finishing Becca: A Story about Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold

by Ann Rinaldi

Overview

An independent-minded young maid tells the story of social-climber Peggy Shippen and how she influenced Benedict Arnold’s betrayal of the Patriot forces. Revolutionary Philadelphia is brought to life as Becca seeks to find her “missing pieces” while exploring the complicated issues of the war between the impoverished independence men and the decadent British Tories. “This tale of treachery comes alive under [Rinaldi’s] pen.”—Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152050795
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/01/2004
Series:	Great Episodes
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.24(h) x 1.01(d)
Lexile:	620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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. 

Editorial Reviews

"This tale of treachery comes alive under [Rinaldi's] pen."—Kirkus Reviews
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