Children's Fiction Pre-confederation (to 1867)
Laura Secord's Brave Walk
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2000
- Category
- Pre-Confederation (to 1867), General
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- p to 4
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781896764344
- Publish Date
- Oct 2000
- List Price
- $19.95
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Description
During the war of 1812, Laura Secord overheared some news about an ambush that might change the course of the war - she walked for miles behind enemy lines to warn of the attack, and because of it her name has become legendary.
About the authors
Connie Brummel Crook is a popular author of Canadian historical fiction for young people, including The Hungry Year, Flight, Meyer's Creek, Meyer's Rebellion and the Nellie McClung Trilogy. She currently lives near the area where No Small Victory takes place, and brings much of her own experience to her writing. Her picture book, Maple Moon, is a Storytelling World Honour Title winner.
Connie Brummel Crook's profile page
A teacher of illustration for children’s books at both the Ontario College of Art and Design and Ryerson University, June Lawrason has published several other books, including The Toymaker, Amanda’s Bear and Zoo Food, and Sarah’s Secret.
Editorial Reviews
Well written and carefully researched, history comes alive on the page.
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