The Town That Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story

St. Michaels, Maryland, is a town of shipbuilders whose reputation for crafting powerful schooners carries far beyond the shores of young America. And once the War of 1812 starts, that's not necessarily a good thing. For the British have targeted the town as part of their campaign to defeat America in its fight to maintain its independence. And now, in August of 1813 the British fleet is sailing up the Chesapeake River to St. Michaels. The town's militia is assembled but no one expects they can win the fight against the powerful British cannons. Citizens are being evacuated and the town is in turmoil. All young Henry Middle wants to do is find his father amid the chaos of the coming attack. The lanterns he carries will be of use to the militia. As Henry works to conquer his rising fear, he realizes he may hold the answer to outsmarting the British in his very hands. Lisa Papp studied at Iowa State University College of Design and at Du Cret School for the Arts. The Town that Fooled the British marks her authorial debut. Lisa illustrated the Pennsylvania number book, One for All, and collaborated with husband Rob on P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet. Robert Papp's award-winning artwork includes hundreds of illustrations for major publishers. His first children's book, The Scarlet Stockings Spy, was named an IRA Teachers' Choice. His other books include The Last Brother and M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. Rob and Lisa live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 04/07/2011
ISBN: 9781585364848
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.40d
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2011
School Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 325 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 146115 / Town That Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5