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Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution — Content Guide for Parents

By Laurie Halse AndersonSimon and Schuster2008-06-03ISBN 978068985808637 pages
Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Listen up! You've all heard about the great men who led and fought during the American Revolution; but did you know that the guys only make up part of the story? What about the women? The girls? The dames? Didn't they play a part?

Of course they did, and with page after page of superbly researched information and thoughtfully detailed illustrations, acclaimed novelist and picture-book author Laurie Halse Anderson and charismatic illustrator Matt Faulkner prove the case in this entertaining, informative, and long overdue homage to those independent dames!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results. The book emphasizes the roles of women during the American Revolution without depicting violent acts. No scary content detected in the search results. The book presents historical information in an informative manner without frightening elements.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results. The book emphasizes the roles of women during the American Revolution without depicting violent acts.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The book presents historical information in an informative manner without frightening elements.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results. The book discusses historical figures and their contributions without reference to religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The book highlights contributions of women during the American Revolution without focusing on race as a central theme.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The book is aimed at children and does not include strong language.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The book does not address environmental issues or climate activism.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have sexual identity?

    Author is known for writing about sexual content, relationships, or abuse themes. No sexual content detected in the search results. The book is focused on historical contributions and does not address sexual themes.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have gender roles?

    The book explores the roles of women during the American Revolution, highlighting their contributions and challenging traditional gender roles by showcasing women who acted as spies and disguised themselves as men. This framing critiques traditional gender expectations.

  • Does Independent Dames What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on the contributions of women and girls during the American Revolution without mentioning LGBTQ+ topics.