Griffin, Kitty The Ride: The Legend of Betsy Dowdy, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. Atheneum (Simon), 2010. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK. There is a legend in North Carolina of a young girl named Betsy Dowd, who rode her horse hard through the night – more than 50 miles – to get word to a patriot general of a band of redcoats approaching the barrier islands. Though there is no written evidence of Betsy’s journey, Griffin and Priceman together have constructed a compelling book that captures the spirit of the revolution. It would be useful for any unit on the Revolutionary War and a good way to talk to students about doing good research. EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
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