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It has been a little more than three months since the naval battle between the U.S.S. Chesapeake and the British H.M.S. Shannon. Now Midshipman Nate Lawton has been sent to Lake Erie to help man the rough frontier fleet built by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.
To his initial delight, Nate finds that a shortage of officers places him in a much higher position than his limited experience would normally bring. The fortunes of war catapult him to an even higher rank: the acting first lieutenant of a brig of war. But command has its price. Nate’s captain is unwilling to pay it, and he uses Nate as a scapegoat for the dirty work. The captain thinks nothing of bending the truth to glorify his own career and to ruin Nate if he speaks out. Now Nate is caught between the rocks of naval discipline and the shoals of his superior officer’s unbending ambition, and he must decide what to do.
This is an excellent novel about the Battle of Lake Erie, with accurate details about the ships and the battle.
Don’t miss the prequel to this book, The Key to Honor.
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Grade 5-9-Set during the War of 1812, this sequel to The Key to Honor (Royal Fireworks, 1996) continues the story of 15-year-old Nate Lawton. This eager young sailor is now a midshipman to the brig Hancock, part of the American fleet on Lake Erie. When the first lieutenant, a man hated by the crew for his seeming cruelty and obsession with punishments, dies in an accident, Nate is thrust into that position. Under the command of the devious Captain England, Nate, like his predecessor, becomes the focus of hatred and contempt from the other sailors. Forced to tiptoe the delicate line between following orders and doing the right thing, he is filled with despair, and considers abandoning the ship. In the crucial battle with the English, Nate takes command of the ship, rescues the admiral of the fleet, and saves his career. Along with some exciting battle scenes, there are many detailed illustrations of sailing ships, as well as an extensive glossary of naval terms. Wanttaja's knowledge of his subject is vast, and while this novel may be of interest to history buffs, and to those with an interest in sailing, the author's attempt at authenticity, especially in the dialogue, detracts from the story. The endless jargon and excessive details regarding ships will leave most readers dead in the water.
Tim Rausch, Crescent View Middle School, Sandy, UT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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