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Amelia's War tells the story of twelve‑year‑old Amelia and her friend, who face a daunting threat when a Confederate general demands a substantial ransom from the town of Hagerstown, Maryland, or he will set the city ablaze. Determined to save their homes, the girls devise a clever plan to outsmart the general, demonstrating bravery, ingenuity, and resilience amid the turmoil of the United States Civil War.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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