Prologue
My name is Jeanetta Lynn Parker, and I’m a thirteen-year-old resident of a very small town in Pennsylvania called Sweetshire. We never knew just how tiny it was until Father brought home a map from Parker Mercantile, our family store. It was a surprise when Sweetshire was nowhere to be found. When Mother saw this, she declared it must have been blown clear off the map by the Civil War. This war had raged about us and only ended a few months ago.
My cousin, Serenity Stewart, didn’t share in my contempt but was willing to overlook this and still be my best friend. Thanks to our Aunt Vernetta Hunnicutt and her wisdom, and through time travel, we were taken back to 1774, where we witnessed new friends as they suffered under injustice and long for the freedoms I once took for granted. In time, I learned how both liberty and freedom are worth fighting for and defending at all costs.
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My Name is Jeanetta Lynn Parker
This is my story, and how I learnt that at times we all must fight for what's right, regardless of the mounting odds.
Now and again, soldiers from both sides will walk through the main street of town as they head back to who-knows-
where. Many times, they’ll stop at the mercantile and tell Father stories of battle. He will see to their needs and
provide them with aid before they continue on their way.
Sorry to say, at the time, if I had been by my Father’s side, my attitude would have only brought about discontent to
everyone. For you see, I wouldn’t accept the need for us to go to war and cut ties with England, or even to have the
Civil War.
where. Many times, they’ll stop at the mercantile and tell Father stories of battle. He will see to their needs and
provide them with aid before they continue on their way.
Sorry to say, at the time, if I had been by my Father’s side, my attitude would have only brought about discontent to
everyone. For you see, I wouldn’t accept the need for us to go to war and cut ties with England, or even to have the
Civil War.