The Chester Town Tea Party

Set in May 1774, the story follows nine-year-old Amanda Wetherby, who grapples with the impact of the tea boycott in Chester Town, Maryland. Frustrated by the absence of tea at meals and inspired by her brother's plans for a "men's tea party," she disguises herself as a boy to join the event. The narrative explores themes of defiance and gender roles against the backdrop of colonial unrest and the struggle for independence, highlighting Amanda's determination to assert her desires in a restrictive society.