Dear America Diary Series
Mary Pope Osborne Kathryn Lasky, Barry Denenberg, Joyce Hansen Kristiana Gregory
Hardcover
(Scholastic (1996-1998, 2001), March 15, 2000)
These fascinating fictitious diaries help readers understand the background and circumstances of historical events. Books include: (1) A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple; (2) Standing in the Light: The Captive diary of Catharine Carey Logan; (3) The Journal of William Thomas Emerson, A Revolutionary War Patriot; (4) Seeds of Hope: The Gold Rush Diary of Susanna Fairchild; (5) When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson; (6) I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl.