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Gr 5–8—Sybil Ludington, a young girl growing up in colonial America, wishes she were a boy. Her father, a leader in New York State's early efforts for independence, inspires her with stories about Paul Revere's ride and the night when a cloud of fireflies guided him out of the woods and into safety. As the oldest child in a large growing family, Sybil's future appears limited to marriage and family, doing much the same work she currently does now. But circumstances change. First, one night when she can't sleep, a swarm of fireflies guides Sybil to a young abandoned foal. Fortunately, her parents allow her to keep the horse and she name...Log In or Sign Up to Read More