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Time Enough for Drums Mass Market Paperback – May 9, 2000
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There are signs of rebellion in the Emerson household several years before the actual American Revolution hits in 1776! Brought up in a relatively liberal household, Jemima Emerson is quite a challenge for her tutor, John Reid, who is known as a Tory with strong ties to England. How could Jem's parents be friends with a man who opposes American freedom? Jem longs for freedom on every level, in the home and her homeland--and John represents the forces that restrict her.
Jem and her family soon find themselves fighting for freedom in whatever ways they can in the Revolutionary War. Before long, Jem discovers that there is much more to Mr. Reid than she ever imagined. Her feelings about him change when Jem realizes that John shares her love of freedom--and will risk his life to defend it.
- Reading age12 - 17 years
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 6
- Lexile measure680L
- Dimensions4.25 x 0.65 x 7.88 inches
- PublisherLaurel Leaf
- Publication dateMay 9, 2000
- ISBN-100440228506
- ISBN-13978-0440228509
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There are signs of rebellion in the Emerson household several years before the actual American Revolution hits in 1776! Brought up in a relatively liberal household, Jemima Emerson is quite a challenge for her tutor, John Reid, who is known as a Tory with strong ties to England. How could Jem's parents be friends with a man who opposes American freedom? Jem longs for freedom on every level, in the home and her homeland--and John represents the forces that restrict her.
Jem and her family soon find themselves fighting for freedom in whatever ways they can in the Revolutionary War. Before long, Jem discovers that there is much more to Mr. Reid than she ever imagined. Her feelings about him change when Jem realizes that John shares her love of freedom--and will risk his life to defend it.
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There are signs of rebellion in the Emerson household several years before the actual American Revolution hits in 1776! Brought up in a relatively liberal household, Jemima Emerson is quite a challenge for her tutor, John Reid, who is known as a Tory with strong ties to England. How could Jem's parents be friends with a man who opposes American freedom? Jem longs for freedom on every level, in the home and her homeland--and John represents the forces that restrict her.
Jem and her family soon find themselves fighting for freedom in whatever ways they can in the Revolutionary War. Before long, Jem discovers that there is much more to Mr. Reid than she ever imagined. Her feelings about him change when Jem realizes that John shares her love of freedom--and will risk his life to defend it.
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- Publisher : Laurel Leaf (May 9, 2000)
- Language : English
- Mass Market Paperback : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0440228506
- ISBN-13 : 978-0440228509
- Reading age : 12 - 17 years
- Lexile measure : 680L
- Grade level : 7 - 6
- Item Weight : 5.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.25 x 0.65 x 7.88 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #688,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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I love that Jemima is a strong-willed female character from a time period where such stubbornness and spirit was looked down upon in a young woman. Jem knows what is expected of her, but she struggles to be her own person despite the rules. Naturally, the one person she fights again most is her tutor, John Reid.
Reid is an interesting character because he's fighting against himself the whole time he's teaching Jem--he cares about her, yet he tries desperately to keep his interactions professional. He tries to act aloof, yet it is noticeable that Jem's barbs reach their mark every time. I think that duality in his character makes the revelation about him believable.
I first read this book many, many years ago. Now that it's on Kindle, I'll revisit it often.