An American Army of Two

On My Own History

by Janet Greeson, Patricia Mulvihill (Illustrator)

During the War of 1812, Rebecca and Abigail Bates save their town's ships from the British by playing "Yankee Doodle" on a fife and drum to simulate the approach of American troops.

Genres: History, Childrens, Historical

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

Janet Greeson (born 1952) is a children's book author and Library Media Specialist at Westwood School in Springdale, Arkansas.

Reviews

[John Betts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good and informative, it tells you what some of the funny words mean in ”yankee doodle”, like macaroni and dandee.
Becky ( I like to say Pecky 🐤🤣) and Abigail were very courageous and smart.

[Joshua Betts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because I like how they used music for commands. And the songs can mean fire and some times retreat. And I think that everyone can read it.😃😁😃😃😃😃😃😌😘🥰😍

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebecca and Abigail Bates helped save their costal town from British soldiers. They played "Yankee Doodle" on the fife and drum. They were brave sisters!

[Joseph Peterson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was only interesting at the end.

[Nola Tillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent story of how courage can make a difference. It is amazing how the ingenuity of two sisters saved their town from the British soldiers. Both of my older children really enjoyed this story, and my 7 year old daughter wants to learn more about the Bates sisters. I really like how the girls saw a problem to be solved and did so. As a mom of four, I also appreciated how the two siblings worked together. It is even more inspirational knowing that this is a true story. This book is an excellent example of living history, and I look forward to learning more about these sisters.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set during the War of 1812, this is historical non-fiction about 2 girls who made a difference in the war. Reading level 1st-2nd grade.

[Catherine Mustread · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two young girls come up with an ingenious plan to fool the British in this lighthouse story set during the War of 1812.

[Keri]

War of 1812 would go along with AO year 5.