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Childrens book committee at bank street college best childrens book of the year, winner, 2000. On april 26, 1777, in patterson now ludington, ny, colonel ludington received w. The success of this book begs marsha to keep on writing for this age group. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel, 9781575054568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sybil ludington april 5, 1761 february 26, 1839 is celebrated as a heroine of the american. Sybil ludington of putnam county, new york, is celebrated as a heroine of the american revolutionary war. Sybil ludington became famous for her ride to warn the patriot militia of the british coming, similar to that of paul revere. Sybil ludingtons historic ride during the revolutionary war is a little known aspect of history.
Mar 04, 2020 sybil ludington became famous for her ride to warn the patriot militia of the british coming, similar to that of paul revere, but sybil was only 16 years old. On april 26, 1777, sybil ludington rode her horse star 40 miles 64 km through the night in putnam county, new york to warn approximately 400 militiamen under her fathers command that british troops were planning to attack danbury, connecticut, where the continental army had a supply depot. Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. Sixteenyearold sybil is a hero of the american colonial era who is sometimes referred to as the other paul revere. Leveled reader grade 5 level n midnight ride of sybil ludington, the on our way english. Learn more about sybil ludingtons midnight ride in the king county library system digital collection. Ludington was the daughter of henry ludington, a new york militia officer and later an aide to gen. Marsha amstels depiction of sybil ludington will give boys and girls positive influences to emulate. What would you do if your country was counting on you. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the. It was a thankless, dangerous job, but ludingtons 16yearold daughter, sybil, voluntreed.
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Based upon the true story of sybil ludingtons ride to raise the militia during the american revolution. Berton braley writes a poem, sybil ludingtons ride, in the style of longfellows midnight ride of paul revere poem 1863 to recount my ride. Sybil ludington has been celebrated as the female paul revere because of her ride through putnam and dutchess counties to warn the militia that british troops were burning danbury, connecticut. Sybil ludington s historic ride during the revolutionary war is a little known aspect of history. It s great to read a wellresearched story that portrays the facts and fills in the possibilities with likelihoods. The time will soon come when your whole rebel race.
Star, for company, sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of. In response to the british act of burning the town of danbury, ct, sybil heroically. Sarah and james travel to boston to deliver a message to patriot. Amstel has written a winner in sybil ludington s midnight ride. Thats the story of sixteenyearold sybil ludingtons famous midnight ride which was reflected in the movie as well. In this picture book, 16yearold sybil ludington races along the dark forest road on her horse.
On the night of april 26, 1777, at the age of 16, she reportedly rode to alert militia. Lindsey williams florida history american explorers. Sybil ludington was an american revolutionary war woman who became. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride king county library. Revolutionary war rider by karen romano young writing as e. Ludington, the story goes, determined a midnight ride was warranted one which would be twice as long as reveres, through more hostile terrain, and arguably in an area with more people still loyal to the crown. The full or halfpage watercolor illustrations complement the straightforward. Members prominent in the american revolution were henry ludington and sybil. Her book has the earliest known reference to ludingtons ride.
Ludington was the daughter of henry ludington, a new. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Additionally, lewis, james, nelson, and harrison ludington were involved in the establishment and development of cities in the states of new york. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american. The true story of sybil s bravery and perseverance are faithfully related by marsha amstel s appealing text and ellen beier s finely crafted illustrations. Sybil ludington teen hero the female paul revere, galloped on horseback 40. Sybil ludington american revolutionary war heroine britannica. Sybil ludington american revolutionary war heroine. On the night of april 26, 1777, colonel henry ludington, father of 12, veteran of the frenchindian war, and commander of the militia in duchess county, new york, just across the state.
Aug 16, 2019 sybil ludington was born on april 5, 1761, in fredericksburg, new york, the eldest of 12 children of henry and abigail ludington. On april 26, 1777, in patterson now ludington, ny, colonel ludington received word that the british were attacking and burning danbury, ct. Sybil ludington s midnight ride on my own history amstel, marsha, beier, ellen on. On a dark, cold, and rainy night in april 1777, sybil ludington sets out on a journey to warn american soldiers that danger is headed their way. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book by marsha amstel thriftbooks. Its popularity with the 8 12 crowd shows that children can still be turned on by the written word. The midnight ride of sybil ludington plot summary imdb. Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and. Leveled reader grade 5 level n midnight ride of sybil ludington, the on our way english various on. Her office is in putnam valley, new york, and her favorite activities include walking, snowshoeing, and kayakingvery near the route that sybil ludington rode so long ago. Interest level grades 25 age level 8 10 reading level 3. He was going to take full advantage of this time in his life, because when he settled down. The story is a biography about sybil ludington, who rode her horse through the night to warn the locals.
The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were. I enjoyed reading this book to my eight year old nephew who was in awe of the help. Marsha amstel s depiction of sybil ludington will give boys and girls positive influences to emulate. A young american patriot, sybil ludington was just 16 years old when she made a nighttime ride rallying patriot soldiers. Members prominent in the american revolution were henry ludington and sybil ludington. Buy a cheap copy of sybil ludington s midnight ride book by marsha amstel. But how many people have heard about the ride made by sybil ludington. Sixteenyearold sybil ludington makes her own midnight ride in westchester county, new york 42677. Apr 01, 2020 sybil ludington, american revolutionary war heroine, remembered for her valiant role in defense against british attack. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride nc kids digital library. Numerous friends have encouraged the author, and given her books and clippings relevant to.
Sybil rode through the countryside to alert the patriots with the cry of muster at ludington s. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history series. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to. On a dark, cold, and rainy night in april 1777, sybil ludington sets out on a. Ludington, sybil 05 april 176126 february 1839, revolutionary heroine, was born and raised in dutchess county, new york in an area that is now part of putnam county, the. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book questions by rebeccas. Paul revere and william dawes spread the word that the british are coming. Buy a cheap copy of sybil ludingtons midnight ride book by marsha amstel. Sybil ludington was born on april 5, 1761 to henry and abigail ludington. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to know. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride king county library system. They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteenyearold sybil to make sure that she reaches the american soldiers before the british do.
Sybil ludington, american revolutionary war heroine, remembered for her valiant role in defense against british attack. First avenue editions, 2000 juvenile nonfiction 48 pages. In 1777, living in what is now new york, sybil, her colonel father, and her family are patriots, fighting against the british in the revolutionary war. Sybil ludington s midnight ride by marsha amstel, 9781575054568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to. On her way to gather her fathers troops, she warned the people of danbury by saying the british are burning danbury. With only a large stick to defend herself, and her horse, star, for company, sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of the american revolution.
The true story of sybil ludington the female paul revere, the burning of danbury and battle of ridgefield paperback november 6, 2018 by larry a maxwell author, matthew r maxwell cover design. They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteenyearold sybil to make sure that she reaches the american soldier. Only two years after paul reveres fateful ride, sybil leaps atop her horse and rides the whole night through, avoiding near brushes with danger and successfully warning the regiment. Sybil was born in 1761 in what was then known as fredericksburg, and is now known as the ludingtonville section of the town of kent, new york. Sybils night ride paperback december 1, 2009 by karen b. Sybil ludington was born on april 5, 1761, in fredericksburg, new york, the eldest of 12 children of henry and abigail ludington. Thats the story of sixteenyearold sybil ludingtons famous midnight ride. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the. Childrens book committee at bank street college best childrens book of the year. Its great to read a wellresearched story that portrays the facts and fills in the possibilities with. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride lerner publishing group. Sybil s ride was similar to the one famously performed by paul revere, though she rode more than twice the distance of revere and was just 16 years old at the time.
A readable account of one heroine of the american revolution. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book questions by rebecca. Born in new york in 1761, ludington was the eldest of henry and abigails twelve children. Sybil ludington s midnight ride is a historic story. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history amstel, marsha, beier, ellen on.
The midnight ride of sybil ludington hudson river valley institute. Marsha amstels sybil ludington is a fast paced highinterest novel that grabs the attention of the reader from the first page to the last. Sybils father 17391817 was a prominent figure in fredericksburghe had taken part in the battle of lake george in 1755 and served in the french and indian war. The ludington family was an american family active in the fields of business, banking, and politics. She reportedly rode to alert militia forces in the towns of putnam county, new york and danbury, connecticut on the night of april 26, 1777 at age 16, warning of the approach of the british regular forces.
Sybil ludington s midnight ride by marsha amstel, ellen beier the story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history amstel, marsha, beier. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history pdf. He was going to take full advantage of this time in his life, because. Jan, 2016 paul revere and william dawes spread the word that the british are coming. Editorials, pundit, conservative blog, boldy onward, florida history, early american explorers, down home stories. His 16yearold daughter eagerly volunteered to spread the word and gather his troops in a dangerous midnight ride. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book washington county.
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