The British are coming! The American Revolution is beingfought in the hills around Letty Wright's family's farm, and theWrights must flee to safety. There is no time for Letty to bringSolomon the gander. Letty hopes the British don't hurt Solomon, buthungry soldiers aren't known for their kindness. Eight-year-oldLetty tries the only thing she can think of to save him—and is assurprised as the other colonists when it works. Based on aremarkable, true story, this unusual tale will linger in the mindsof all who read it. The British are coming! The American Revolution is being
fought in the hills around Letty Wright's family's farm, and the
Wrights must flee to safety. There is no time for Letty to bring
Solomon the gander. Letty hopes the British don't hurt Solomon, but
hungry soldiers aren't known for their kindness. Eight-year-old
Letty tries the only thing she can think of to save him—and is as
surprised as the other colonists when it works. Based on a
remarkable, true story, this unusual tale will linger in the minds
of all who read it.
