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Children's Fiction Pre-confederation (to 1867)

Laura Secord's Brave Walk

by (author) Connie Brummel Crook

illustrated by June Lawrason

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
  • 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.

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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.

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Editorial Reviews

Well written and carefully researched, history comes alive on the page.

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