AR: 5.1

Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.

Story conveying loneliness, hardship, and despair of pioneer life.

My kids (6, 8, 10) enjoyed this as a read-aloud, and I enjoyed it, too. It takes place in Washington County, Pennsylvania during 1784 and explores some feelings a young girl has about living in the Western Country, leaving friends and familiarity behind out in Gettysburg, and making improvements for "some day."

Historical fiction based on the author's ancestors and a historical document.

Suitable for sensitive listeners (greatest peril was a bad storm. everyone was ok).

You can view the gravestones of these folks at Find A Grave:

Ann: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76208593/ann-scott and from there navigate to her other relatives ( )

Fiction based on a historical event, Jean Fritz's Great-Great Grandmother Ann Hamilton and her family being visited by George Washington on September 18, 1784.