Caroline takes a chance, 1812 / by Kathleen Ernst ; illustrations, Robert Papp ; vignettes, Lisa Papp.
"While Caroline is out fishing one spring day, she sees a British warship about to capture an American boat. With only an instant to decide what to do, Caroline takes a daring risk to try to save the day. She's been trying to be brave, like she promised Papa, but would he be proud of her now? Missing him terribly, Caroline visits their special fishing spot on the shore of Lake Ontario. She hopes to find comfort there-- but instead she makes a startling discovery! The illustrated "Looking Back" section discusses transportation and medicine in the early 1800s" -- from publisher's web site.
Record details
- ISBN: 1593698887
- ISBN: 9781593698881
- Physical Description: 90 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Middleton, WI : American Girl Pub., [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 680L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.3 2 154093. |
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| Subject: | Fishing stories. Risk-taking (Psychology) > Fiction. Risk behaviors. United States > History > War of 1812 > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV AME (Text) | 37810435036362 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"While Caroline is out fishing one spring day, she sees a British warship about to capture an American boat. With only an instant to decide what to do, Caroline takes a daring risk to try to save the day. She's been trying to be brave, like she promised Papa, but would he be proud of her now? Missing him terribly, Caroline visits their special fishing spot on the shore of Lake Ontario. She hopes to find comfort there-- but instead she makes a startling discovery! The illustrated "Looking Back" section discusses transportation and medicine in the early 1800s" -- from publisher's web site.
