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A Ride into Morning by Ann Rinaldi

11 March 2009, 12:00 am

A Ride into Morning

Ann Rinaldi

ISBN:9780152046835

About the book:

The Revolutionary War is raging. General Wayne”s soldiers

are freezing, underpaid, and resentful. Whispers of mutiny
abound.
A stone”s throw from the restless camp, Tempe Wick wages
her own battle for survival. Despite her efforts, she fears she
won”t be able to feed her family, care for her ailing mother,
or maintain her farm for long.
As the whispers get louder, the soldiers get bolder. Mutiny is
imminent. And Tempe faces a gut-wrenching decision:
Should she join the revolt?
Ann Rinaldi”s dramatic story is based on the legend of
America”s Tempe Wick.
Reader”s guide included.

About the author:

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to
life. She has received numerous starred reviews and awards, as well as widespread
recognition for her historical novels. Ms. Rinaldi lives in central New Jersey.

Discussion Questions:

Q> Civil wars divide families. How has it divided the families in this story?
Q. Abraham tells Mary that compromise is a necessary commodity, but not all the
characters agree. How do Mary, Tempe, and General Wayne feel about compromise?

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How do you feel about it? When should you compromise, and when should you
stand firm?
Q. What does Mary mean when she says that everyone is part and parcel of the
whole of their life experiences? In what ways have your life experiences determined
who you are now?
Q. Mary tells Henry, "Sometimes it helps to air old ills in the sunlight." What does
she mean?
Q. Tempe believes that a person”s motives do not matter as much as their actions.
Do you think one is more important than the other? Why?
Q. In what ways might Henry”s living as a lunatic make his life easier? Harder?
Q. Abraham advises Mary that "those closest to the problem cannot see the
solution." Do you think this is true? Who can you turn to when you have a problem?
Q. In his letter to Mary, Abraham says, "I choose to look at the past fondly and to
the future with hope." Why might he choose to see things this way? How should he
handle his unhappy memories?
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