| The Boy Who Saved the Town Contributor(s): Seabrooke, Brenda (Author) |
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ISBN: 0870334050 ISBN-13: 9780870334054 Publisher: Schiffer Kids OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2009 Annotation: Barnaby Sharpe liked climbing trees -- he was practicing to be a ship's captain and would need to climb masts someday. One early evening during the War of 1812 he was sitting in a tall oak tree, hoping to be the first to catch sight of the British warships that were expected to bombard St. Michaels, Maryland. In an unusual turn of events, Barnaby's tree climbing leads him to a brilliant idea to outwit the British. And that leads to his becoming a hero. This story of a young boy who was smarter than the grown-ups is a great morale booster for children and a pleasure for them to share with their parents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 89052027 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 7.19" W x 10.28" (0.61 lbs) 30 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Geographic Orientation - Maryland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Barnaby Sharpe likes climbing trees--he is practicing to be a ship's captain and will need to climb masts someday. One early evening during the War of 1812, he is sitting in a tall oak tree, hoping to be the first to catch sight of the British warships that are expected to bombard St. Michaels, Maryland. In an unusual turn of events, Barnaby's tree climbing leads him to a brilliant idea to outwit the British. This story of a young boy who is smarter than the grown-ups is a great morale booster for children and a pleasure for them to share with their parents. Early reader-ages 5-8. |