Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies)

Summary:
Molly Pitcher Young American Patriot graphic novel is about a female hero of the American Revolution. It is broken into four chapters. The first chapter tells about her life before the American Revolution and how she got the nickname Molly even though her name was Mary Ludwig Hays. The second chapter told about how she was one of the camp followers during the war. The third chapter tells about how she began bringing pitchers of water to the soldiers fighting and even took part in the fighting herself. The final chapter tells how she was recognized for her heroic acts and about her life after the war.

Reaction:
I liked the was this book brought Revolutionary War heroes to life. The illustrations are a great way for students to show more become more interesting in biographies like this one.

Activities:
1. Choose another Revolutionary War hero and write your own graphic novel chapter of your favorite part of their life.
2. Write a letter from Molly Pitcher that you think she would have written while a camp follower. show less