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Originally Posted by Dazrin
My wife is looking for a book she read in elementary school (mid-80s) about a young girl named Phoebe during the American Revolution. She thinks the title contains the girl's name but isn't sure. She did find "Phoebe the Spy" but doesn't think that is the right book. Any thoughts?
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Hi, Dazrin,
This is a shot in the dark ... Might it be the book below?
Shore, Laura Jan.
The sacred moon tree : being the true account of the trials and adventures of Phoebe Sands in the Great War Between the States, 1861-1865. New York: Bradbury Press, 1986. 209 p. ISBN 0027827909.
Summary note (from the WorldCat database):
"Determined to see the war for herself, twelve-year-old Phoebe disguised as a boy, travels with her friend Jotham behind enemy lines to Richmond in hopes rescuing Jotham's brother from a Rebel prison."
I realize that this one is set during the Civil War, but the other general details seem to fit.
Re:
Phoebe the Spy:
According to OCLC WorldCat, this book was originally published under the title
Phoebe and the General:
Griffin, Judith Berry.
Phoebe and the general. Illus. Margot Tomes. New York : Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, 1977. 47 p. ISBN 0698203771.
Summary note:
"During the American Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City."
Maybe it's possible that your wife is remembering the book under this title ...