Synopses & Reviews
When war erupts between England and America in 1812, it brings change and uncertainty even to Michigan s remote Mackinac Island. For young Mary O Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father. The story, told with quiet humor, brings to life this episode in history. The readers feels the beauty of the island, the pain of separation, and the anxiety and fear produced by war. V. S mooth writing, vivid characters, and strong sense of place make this a good choice for libraries and a treasure for ones in the Great Lakes area. BL.
Synopsis
From the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird comes a gripping historical novel about a young girl during the British-American War of 1812.
When war erupts between England and America, it brings change and uncertainty, even to Michigan's remote Mackinac Island. For young Mary O'Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father.
With her trademark lyricism, spare prose, and strong young heroine, award-winning author Gloria Whelan has once again taken a chapter from history and transformed it into gripping, accessible historical fiction that is perfect for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein.
Synopsis
When war erupts between England and America in 1812, it brings change and uncertainty—even to Michigan's remote Mackinac Island. For young Mary O'Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father.
About the Author
Gloria Whelan is a distinguished poet and award-winning author. She has written many books for young readers, including
Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award;
Angel on the Square; Return To the Island; Once on this Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award;
Farewell To the Island; Miranda's Last Stand; and
The Indian School Ms. Whelan lives with her husband, Joseph, in the woods of northern Michigan.