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In "The Family Greene," Ann Rinaldi presents a vivid portrait of a mother‑daughter partnership set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. Caty and her daughter Cornelia traverse the political and social landscape of the era, intersecting with prominent historical figures such as Washington and Wayne. Their adventures reveal how a woman’s power, expressed through her wit and flirtation, can shape both her fate and those around her, highlighting the complex roles of mothers and daughters in a time of upheaval.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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