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Regina Silsby's Secret War
Rachel Winslow didn’t mean to spark the legend of Regina Silsby. After witnessing the Boston Tea Party, Rachel is chased into a nearby cemetery by British troops. When the spooked soldiers are unable to find her, they believe they were attacked by the ghost of Regina Silsby. The story might have ended there if Rachel hadn’t donned the personae to rescue her brother and the Sons of Liberty. With the single-minded Capt. Dudley hunting her down, Rachel’s escapades are too dangerous to continue―and too important to stop. The adventure continues in Regina Silsby’s Phantom Militia.
248 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2004
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September 4, 2019
Have really enjoyed these books! They make me want to go visit Boston. xD History is especially intriguing when read about in an adventure-filled fiction story!
September 9, 2023
One of my all time favorites from my childhood! Fun, action-packed, edge-of-your-seat. Highly recommended!
May 16, 2016
This review is for both Regina Silsby's Secret War and Regina Silsby's Phantom Militia
Adventurous and delightful novels for children/teen and up! I quite enjoyed these intriguing tales set in the tumultuous times leading up to the American Revolutionary War.
The REGINA SILSBY series by Thomas J. Brodeur is about a girl named Rachel Winslow who goes on many a daring adventure. Determined to aid those in need in a time when many are oppressed by the British soldiers from overseas, Rachel goes about Boston as a spy of sorts, leaving chaos in her wake.
Historical events such as the Boston Tea Party are witnessed by Rachel. Great historical, with a generous dash of speculative fun and dramatic adventure. These books do have a Christian theme of considerable depth, which I really liked. Some meaningful and tender moments of faith, lessons learned, and such.
On a cautionary note: There are many mentions of ghosts, demons, hauntings, and whatnot. It all has to do with old rumors, superstitious people, and a certain person's ghastly masquerade. All in all, I felt it was pretty tastefully done. There are no real ghosts in these stories - that's made quite clear; even lined up with Biblical teachings. But there is a slightly disturbing story about the death a woman rumored to be a witch, in the first book. And yeah, stuff like that. I didn't mind any of it, for the most part, but some people might be more sensitive toward those kind of things.
Anyway, I had fun reading the REGINA SILSBY series and going on grand escapades with a daring girl in the late 18th century!
Adventurous and delightful novels for children/teen and up! I quite enjoyed these intriguing tales set in the tumultuous times leading up to the American Revolutionary War.
The REGINA SILSBY series by Thomas J. Brodeur is about a girl named Rachel Winslow who goes on many a daring adventure. Determined to aid those in need in a time when many are oppressed by the British soldiers from overseas, Rachel goes about Boston as a spy of sorts, leaving chaos in her wake.
Historical events such as the Boston Tea Party are witnessed by Rachel. Great historical, with a generous dash of speculative fun and dramatic adventure. These books do have a Christian theme of considerable depth, which I really liked. Some meaningful and tender moments of faith, lessons learned, and such.
On a cautionary note: There are many mentions of ghosts, demons, hauntings, and whatnot. It all has to do with old rumors, superstitious people, and a certain person's ghastly masquerade. All in all, I felt it was pretty tastefully done. There are no real ghosts in these stories - that's made quite clear; even lined up with Biblical teachings. But there is a slightly disturbing story about the death a woman rumored to be a witch, in the first book. And yeah, stuff like that. I didn't mind any of it, for the most part, but some people might be more sensitive toward those kind of things.
Anyway, I had fun reading the REGINA SILSBY series and going on grand escapades with a daring girl in the late 18th century!
November 5, 2024
A memorable historical fiction that sucks you in. It just has everything that makes a book deliciously good.
March 6, 2024
Probably read this a hundred times in elementary school.
January 3, 2019
I never tire of rereading this book and its sequel. I first read these as a tween and I still remember the on-the-edge-of-my-seat excitement that kept me up late at night, unable to put them down until I read that Rachel was safe from harm after another daring escapade in the guise of her dead relative, Regina Silsby. I cannot praise these books enough!
July 11, 2022
This is one of my favorite historical fiction stories, to date!
June 2, 2015
Quite a good book. I want to read the sequel :) I kept thinking Felicity was going to pop up for some reason because it happens during the same time, hehehe.
Anyways what a gutsy girl!
*SPOILER BELOW*
I don't know about anyone else but I just thought it was the funniest thing when they left her brother at home! HAHAHA, its like, 'oh yeah umm... we couldn't find him so we just had to leave'. I mean i get why, but its just funny. At first i thought that she was just going to go around scaring everyone but it turned out that she was actually doing something to help and then using her role as a ghost as a disguise.
Anyways what a gutsy girl!
*SPOILER BELOW*
I don't know about anyone else but I just thought it was the funniest thing when they left her brother at home! HAHAHA, its like, 'oh yeah umm... we couldn't find him so we just had to leave'. I mean i get why, but its just funny. At first i thought that she was just going to go around scaring everyone but it turned out that she was actually doing something to help and then using her role as a ghost as a disguise.
June 8, 2008
I liked this series (of 2 books). It was a quick read, the setting was the beginning of the Rev. War. It was written for young adults/teens and the writing style reflects that. I wouldn't classify the writing style as poor, but it wasn't classic either. It was fine enough, and had an interesting story. I did like the way the main character brought God into the story.
April 15, 2013
The first of the two novels, Regina Silsby's Secret War encompasses passions to save family, friends, and the country. Full of intrigue, mystery, unsolved puzzles, and battles both internal and external. Wonderful story and recommended to all.
January 22, 2013
Excellent! Revolutionary War historical fiction! Wish this author would write more books!
December 16, 2016
This has always been one of my favorite books growing up.
February 12, 2022
My fifth grade class loved this book. They enjoyed the suspense and got so excited to read it each day.
November 13, 2013
A highly enjoyable, and at times humorous, read. Look forward to reading the second book.
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