Events In Sophia's War

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Sophia Calderwood as a young adult, 12 to be exact, went many harsh events. One including the beginning to the adventures she has three years later. That one event was witnessing the hanging of Nathan Hale, a Patriot spy. It is terrifying to see such a thing at such a young age. After she say that cruel event, she could never get it out of her mind. Throughout the novel, “ Sophia’s War” by Avi, she constantly refers back to the tragic event wondering if the choices she makes will guide her on the same fate. Some of the events in Sophia’s life are quite challenging but, some major life changing actions include her losing her only brother, and becoming a Patriot Spy.
Such a horrible thing to lose her ONLY brother! It must be hard going from …show more content…

Making him a Patriot Soldier. William was captured in war and was taken to a rebel prison. When Sophia discovered that he was captured, she immediately ran home to her parents to tell them. She tried to convince John Andre ( who was a British Soldier stationed to live at the Calderwood household) to help free him but it was against his soldier code. He promised to help her anyway he can and he did not stay true to his word. The three Calderwood's saved up as much money as they could so they could bribe the guards to let Sophia in to give him food and water. It tooks weeks! When they finally had enough and Sophia went to the ship William was on and already gave up all the money they had. We discovered a very sad moment. AS they were looking for William, and unknown character said, “ William Calderwood...died two days ago” (Avi 117). Three years have passed since the death of William. Sophia is now 15 years old and has become a lady. One day on her job delivering things for Mr. Gaine( her boss) she met a man named Mr. Townsend. He knew all about what happened to William and told Sophia that he could help avenge her brother. This way was becoming a

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