Twelve-year-old Benjamin Russell of Boston experiences the Revolutionary War from the Boston Tea Party of 1773 through the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Includes historical note.
Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches.
Taking her overprotected young charge to the public park to broaden his horizons, fourteen year old babysitter Enid enjoys unexpected friendship with a black saxophonist and bag lady until she is charged with kidnapping.
