Books like Sarah Bishop by Scott O'Dell
When her father and brother die in conflicting roles during the American Revolutionary War, Sarah Bishop is left alone and hunted by the British army. She must forge a new life for herself, relying on her resilience and survival skills in the harsh wilderness.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Scott O'Dell
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