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The Secret of Sarah Revere by Ann Rinaldi

The Secret of Sarah Revere
Ann Rinaldi
ISBN:9780152003920
About the book:

The spunky daughter of the famed Paul Revere tells the story of her father’s rides and the intelligence network of the Patriot community prior to the American Revolution. Ann Rinaldi’s impeccable research and keen perception of adolescent angst create a look back in time that remains powerfully relevant today.

Discussion Questions:
Q. Sarah realizes that her family is “all locked away from each other in our own house.” What secrets did they keep from each other? Why? Are there times when it”s best to have secrets?

Q. Debby tells Sarah that being a grown-up is knowing yourself rather than letting others influence what you think. What do you think makes someone a grown-up?

Q. Doctor Warren tells Rachel that the Sons of Liberty are thinking men, not violent men. Yet they end up fighting the British after all. Do you think violence is the inevitable outcome of making a stand?

Q. Paul Revere decided to believe in Doctor Church”s loyalty. Do you agree that trust is a key to a peaceful heart? Is it worth the risk of betrayal?

Q. Why do you think Paul Revere won”t reveal who fired the first shot at Lexington? What might have happened if he had told?

Q. What matters most to you? The truth-or what people think?