Books like When freedom comes by Kristiana Gregory
In *When Freedom Comes*, 17‑year‑old Hope pens a vivid diary set in 1778 Philadelphia. Her entries capture the turmoil when British Redcoats seize her family home, her father's enlistment with the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and the emotional shifts that follow, including a new friendship and the birth of a younger sister. The book offers young readers an intimate, personal view of Revolutionary War life and its impact on ordinary families.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Kristiana Gregory
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