Long May She Wave: The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation

Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country's iconic symbol for freedom.

Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry.

But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 05/02/2017
ISBN: 9781481460965
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.80w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Booklist 02/15/2017 pg. 75
School Library Journal 04/01/2017 pg. 164
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2017
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2017 pg. 115
Publishers Weekly 05/08/2017

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 189556 / Long May She Wave: The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5