Caroline's Battle (American Girl: Caroline's Stories, 5) - Softcover

Ernst, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593698909 ISBN 13: 9781593698904

Publisher: American Girl, 2012

Synopsis

Caroline's father has just returned when they receive frightening news--British warships are sailing to attack Sackets Harbor. Every grown man, including Papa, has been called to defend the village. Mama and Caroline are left alone to guard Abbott's Shipyard as the battlefront draws ever closer. Caroline knows she must be brave to keep Papa's shipyard safe. But when the battle seems lost, Mama gives her a terrible order: burn the shipyard to the ground. Will Caroline really be able to do what must be done?

The illustrated "Looking Back" section discusses the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the burning of the White House during the War of 1812.

About this title

From the Author:

One of my favorite things about creating Caroline and her world was having the opportunity to show not one, not two, but three generations of smart, brave women. In Caroline's Battle, Grandmother and Mama--each in their own way--set an example, showing Caroline how strong one can be when circumstances demand it. Caroline isn't sure at first if she can find the courage to follow their example. I'll let you read the book and see for yourself how she manages!

From the Back Cover:

CAROLINE, like everyone else in Sackets Harbor, is waiting anxiously for the first supply boats of the year to arrive. Without supplies, the shipyards can't build boats to fight the British. When Caroline and her friends Rhonda and Seth go out fishing in Papa's skiff, they're excited to catch sight of a supply boat--until they realize that it's being chanced by a British warship! Desperate to save the supply boat, Caroline comes up with a daring idea. Will her plan work? Or is it a dangerous and foolish risk? Caroline has no time to think--she can only plunge ahead.

About this edition

• Publisher: American Girl
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1593698909
• ISBN 13: 9781593698904
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104