Mary Alice Peale

As the daughter of a wealthy loyalist couple during the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, twelve-year-old Mary lives a life filled with luxury. But all is not right with her family - her older brother, William, is a patriot who ran away to join Washington's army. Because of this, William was disowned, and Marry hasn't heard from him since then. But now, on the eve of a ball hosted by her parents for British officers, Mary discovers William lying wounded in the shed. Mary must get help for her brother and hide him from her parents and the officers. This was an excellant story that showed how the Revolution tore a family apart, and how a brave, loyal young girl strives to bring them back together.

Caught in the middle of war. That's a pretty good discription of Mary's situation. Mary's Father is a die heart Tory,(he's loyal to the king of England, that is) witch poses a problem, seeing as her 18 year old brother, William, is a Patriot. On the night of the Peal's ball, which they have been preparing for since page one, Mary discovers an unexpected suprise in the shed... This story deals with alot of emotional subjects: :loyalty, family pride, the deep love of sister for brother, and, no matter how stubborn both might be, father for son. I thought what Mary's father did near the end was great. It brings to mind the old phrase: Actions Speak Louder Then Words. My love of history made me want to try this, and I'm very glad I did. I Loved this book!!!!

This is the best book ever. I am intending to read more of the series. What surprised me is it takes place in one day!!! Kathleen Duey is a great writer. I think her best will always be American Diaries: Mary Alice Peale / 1777.

This book is about 12 year old Mary Alice Peale, a 12 year old girl from a wealthy Philadelphia family during the American Revolution. Mary's parents are loyal to Kind George the third, while Mary's older brother is a patriot soldier. When Mary's brother is wounded, can Mary get him help without her father finding out about it?

This is about Mary, a wealthy twelve year old girl living in Revolutionary Philadelphia. But things aren't going well in her family. Her brother has gone off to fight in the American Revolution. But he isn't on the side that his Tory father expects him to be. He is a patriot. And now Mary's father vows never to speak to his son again. But its the night of a large party in the Peale house. While the house is swarming with Redcoats, Mary discovers her brother, hurt in battle. Mary must save him and her family without getting caught.