Dear America: Standing in the Light - Library Edition
One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne's STANDING IN THE LIGHT is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!
Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.
Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.
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About the Author:
Mary Pope Osborne is the acclaimed author of many books for children. She is best known for her Magic Tree House series as well as her titles in the Dear America and My America series. She lives with her husband in New York City.
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Praise for the Dear America series:
More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.” Publishers Weekly
An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations . . . A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.” Children's Book Service Review
Engaging, accessible historical fiction.” School Library Journal
The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.” Chicago Tribune
More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.” Publishers Weekly
An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations . . . A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.” Children's Book Service Review
Engaging, accessible historical fiction.” School Library Journal
The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.” Chicago Tribune
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- PublisherScholastic Inc.
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0545280915
- ISBN 13 9780545280914
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages176
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Standing in the Light : The Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763
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