This historical fiction book is about a girl named Virgie who wants to go to school with her brothers. Although all of Virgie's brothers don't think girls should go to school, C.C., one of Virgie's brothers, doesn't think that its fair that she can't go. Virgie's brothers go to a school that was started by Quakers. The Quakers opened the school after Abe Lincoln declared them to be free people. Finally Virigie's parents allow her to tag along, and that she does. When they arrive Virigie quickly is motivated to learn.
Historical Fiction
-A realistic fiction book that is set in former times. The stories are not factual, they are imaginary but within possibility. In historical fiction usually theres a reference to either historical events, figures, or historical settings.