Sophia Calderwood intervenes and helps John Andre escape as John Paulding, a British military officer, captures John Andre, a spy for the American rebels. She demonstrates real grit and determination as she delivers her message to West Point.
Sophia Calderwood’s life changes dramatically when the British take control of New York City in 1776. Avi’s setting is flawless, the intrigue on the homefront real, and the tension of living in enemy territory intense. The climax is a thrilling espionage climax with seamless incorporation of hard truths. The atmospheric prose is rich in period detail, recreating old New York and allowing Sophia’s conflicting emotions to be expressed in vivid detail. However, as soon as the British capture her soldier brother, she decides to become a spy for the Americans, motivated by her resentment of his treatment.Īvi Avi’s Sophia’s War is a fantastic historical fiction piece, weaving together the human experience of the events of World War II and other major events. Sophia, 12, has always regarded herself as a loyal supporter of the American cause, but she is enraged when she sees Nathan Hale, a young supporter, hanged in 1776.
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