Saratoga Secret

I picked up this novel because my family was planning a visit to Saratoga, NY. I am not a child, I am 40+, but I did not see many novels out there for my age. I recommend this book for young adults and for older readers. I enjoyed reading this book. The characters and story were well written. It is a story about a 16 year old girl named Amity that lives with her family in Saratoga, NY. Her brother recently died and she lives with her parents and a baby brother that is ill. Her father joins the war. She has many other neighbors that sons have joined the war. The story tells how some people in the area were for the American side and some sympathized with the British. The author speaks about General John Burgoyne who was the general for the British and also about General Benedict Arnold and how he was a hero during the battle of Saratoga, but did not get the proper credit for assistance in winning this battle. Amity, the main character does some brave things during the story, but I won't give out too much since you need to read the story especially if you plan a trip to the Saratoga area. It truly is a beautiful area to visit. There is a Saratoga National Historical Park that shows important areas during the battle that were written in this book.

WOW! This was a way good book with a way good story line. Now we all like to rave on about our favorites and how much we love em and all, but I'm going to give you a little background. Amity Spencer is your average sixteen year old farm girl. She milks the cow, does the gardening, and all the other chores too. She also is in love with the humble peddler, Cheppa John Chapman. Well, often, this peddler brings news about the war. When he dissappears (after Father goes off to war), she begins to wonder. Well, anyways, Amity comes upon a secret message that will determine how the rest of the war goes on. She takes it upon herself to get this letter to General Arnold in Stillwater, to inform him of the surprise attack that will take place on Oct 7. Can Amity get him the letter in time to prepare? Can she ever get there? Does she ever work out her feelings with Cheppa John? Well, READ THIS BOOK - READ THIS BOOK - READ THIS BOOK and see!

Amity Spencer,a 16-year-old girl shows courage, loyalty, ingenuity,patriotism, and even love,all in just 24 chapters,how does she do it!?!? She is a good influence towards young girls today. She shows that anybody can be their own hero, if they have the heart!Also that anyone can get the respect they diserve!And also that anybody,no matter what race or skin color can be a patriot,even in disguise! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

This book is by far one of the best I have read in a long time. This is one book I couldn't put down! The first paragraph caught me up in the story. You realy have to read this book. It's great for a book report. Enjoy the book!

Amity Spencer is a sixteen year old farm girl living near Saratoga, New York, in 1777. The war seems far away to Amity, a Patriot - until the British take over nearby Fort Ticonderoga. Suddenly the war is close - too close. Racing against time, Amity must deliver a message to the Continental army, warning them of an attack the British are planning. At the same time, she must discover where her heart lies - with a handsome, secretive young peddler, or with the her best friend's brother, a farm boy she grew up with? I highly reccomend this wonderful book.