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Willa, the eldest daughter of the Thyer family, tells us of colonial life in Cape May, New Jersey, leading up to the year 1776 in Waves of Independence. It is a fictional story told in Willa's voice over the course of a few years. From Mayflower descendants, to whalers, and finally becoming a farming family, the Thyer family tree grows many branches over the decades. Through an almost journal-like style, Willa's account takes us back to a simpler, but often tougher time as seen through the eyes of one of the brave families that moved to Cape May Island in the 1760's. Although it's a fictional tale, the author has tried to keep true to the colonial history of the area. Therefore, characters include farmers, tavern and inn keepers, craftsmen, other young families, as well as plantation owners, slaves, indentured servants, and Mesquite, a member of the Lenni Lenape tribe. Some of the language used by the Cape May settlers is a bit of Old English, giving the storyline a most believable quality. The colorful renderings by author and artist, Inga Buccella, add dimension and depth. Vocabulary words with definitions help young readers understand the concepts. Look for the coordinating coloring book by the same title. Readers of any age, but especially children, will enjoy reading this entertaining, but also educational, tale of Cape May's march toward liberty in Waves of Independence.

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Inga Buccella has authored and illustrated several children's books before creating the Waves of Independence storybook. As a companion piece, she has also created a coloring book by the same name. A few years ago, while on a Cape May summer vacation, she was inspired to write a historical fiction story entitled, In the Age of Buoyancy. It was that novella that connected her to The Greater Cape May Historical Society, located at the 1730 Colonial House. Waves of Independence was born from an idea planted by the Society regarding rural colonial life in Cape May County. When not writing, drawing or reading, Ms. Buccella is writing reviews for Readers Favorite books or creating artwork with her grandchildren.

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