Rescue on the Outer Banks (On My Own History) - Softcover

Ransom, Candice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876148151 ISBN 13: 9780876148150

Publisher: First Avenue Editions ™, 2002

Synopsis

On October 11, 1896, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse, Ginger, watch as the brave surfmen of Pea Island struggle to save the lives of nine people stranded on a shipwreck. Sam has dreamt of becoming a surfman just like the all-African-American crew, and this is his chance. Can he and Ginger help the crew rescue the victims, or will they be lost forever?

About this title

About the Author:

Candice Ransom is the author of 150 books for children. She holds an MFA from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University. She currently teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3-One of the original life-saving stations along North Carolina's Outer Banks, Pea Island Station had the first all African-American crew. On October 11, 1896, Keeper Richard Etheridge and six surfmen rescued all of the passengers and crew from the E. S. Newman, which had run aground in a storm. It was not until 1996 that the heroes were acknowledged and awarded gold medals from President Clinton and Admiral Kramek of the U.S. Coast Guard. This skillfully written story tells the tale of that fateful night through the eyes of 10-year-old Sam Deal. The text and evocative, full-color watercolor artwork give life to a long-forgotten and exciting sea rescue. The careful research authenticates the events and honors the African Americans, and an afterword explains their historical importance. A page-turner for newly independent readers.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
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About this edition

• Publisher: First Avenue Editions ™
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0876148151
• ISBN 13: 9780876148150
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Ritz Karen