Storyteller
Storyteller by Patricia Reilly Giff, published by Wendy Lamb Books in 2010, is a first edition novel comprising 166 pages. This work presents a narrative that intertwines the lives of two girls across different time periods, focusing on themes of family, friendship, and self-reliance against the backdrop of the American Revolution.
Readers will find that the story alternates between Elizabeth’s contemporary experiences and those of her ancestor, Eliza, known as Zee, who faces the challenges of war in upstate New York. As Elizabeth discovers Zee’s past through a drawing, the historical context enriches her understanding of her own identity. The novel explores social themes and the impact of military conflict on personal lives, illustrating how both girls navigate their struggles and develop inner strength.
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A story of the American Revolution from two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff.
While staying with her aunt, Elizabeth finds something remarkable: a drawing. It hangs on the wall, a portrait of her ancestor, Eliza, known as Zee. She looks like Elizabeth.
The girls’ lives intertwine as Elizabeth’s present-day story alternates with Zee’s, which takes place during the American Revolution. Zee is dreamy, and hopeful for the future–until the Revolution tears apart her family and her community in upstate New York. Left on her own, she struggles to survive and to follow her father and brother into battle.
Zee’s story has been waiting to be rediscovered by the right person. As Elizabeth learns about Zee, and walks where Zee once walked and battles raged, the past becomes as vivid and real as the present.
In this beautifully crafted, affecting novel from beloved author Patricia Reilly Giff, the lives of two girls reflect one another as each finds her own inner strengths.
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