Penelope Barker and the Ladies Boston Tea Party

Book excerpt: "Oh Elizabeth, there is so much to do!" Penny said to her friend. "And I am worried. I do hope the other ladies are with us." Penelope Barker was often called Penny. She was at the home of her friend, Elizabeth King. They were there to get ready for a great tea party. And this tea party would be great. Penny hoped that it would help change life in America. It was October, 1774. America was ruled by the British. But the British leaders were not fair. Find out what happened on that day that helped to change history in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.6 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.