In April 1777 , as British troops set Patriot supplies ablaze in Danbury, Connecticut , a single exhausted rider reaches the Ludington farm with urgent news—but he can go no farther. Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington steps forward. Mounting her horse Star, lantern in hand, she rides alone through rain, darkness, and danger to warn scattered militia across the hills of rural New York. Her forty-mile journey becomes one of the most extraordinary acts of courage in the American Revolution. The Midnight Messenger tells Sybil’s story in vivid, first-person narration—bringing to life the fear, determination, and quiet strength of a young woman answering the call of history. This novel is Book II in The Sons of Liberty , part of The Voices of Time collection, a landmark 500-book project spotlighting real young people who shaped world events. Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and homeschool readers, this edition includes: • A Historical Timeline of key events • Glossary of Revolutionary-era terms • Sources & Methods outlining the historical research • A full Discussion Guide for group learning Perfect for readers ages 12–18+, The Midnight Messenger invites young people to discover that bravery is often quiet, often unseen—yet capable of changing the course of a nation.