#5 Colonial Williamsburg: Young Americans
Maria's Story, 1773
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When Maria's father dies, her mother carries on his work writing and publishing the Virginia Gazette newspaper. Instead of working at the press, nine-year-old Maria has to look after her three little brothers. Then the newspaper is criticized for its political reporting and the Rinds may lose the printing press. Can Maria find a way to help her family?
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Historical Fiction
176 Pages
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