The Battle for St. Michaels

by Emily Arnold McCully

Book Overview

In the War of 1812, Caroline, the fastest runner in town, carries word about a plan to ward off bombardment by the British fleet from house to house. But when the battle begins, her courage, not her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060287284
• ISBN13: 9780060287283
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 4

Customer Reviews

We loved it, it remains my little boy's favorite book

Battle for St. Michael's is my 10 year old son's favorite book. I have continually read it to him since kindergarten. He did a book report on it in first grade and is, right now, doing a book report on it in fourth grade! He loves it because "it is based on a true story of a long time ago." It is easy reading for young ages, and based on historical fact. Having misplaced a few copies, we currently own three! It's a great book! I love it, too!

Great history for kids

I am a homeschooling Mom living in Maryland and this was a great book to share with my children on local history. The children in the book are fictional, but the adults and the events are historically accurate. My 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter both loved the artwork and the fast-paced story. The book stays with the people of the one town and leaves the reader wondering if the town would survive the night.