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Sisters of Scituate Light
Krensky and Schuett have brought to life the true story of how two resourceful sisters--daughters of the lighthouse keeper in Scituate, Massachusetts--became heroes by saving their New England town during the War of 1812. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 15th 2008
by Dutton Children's Books
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During the War of 1812, sisters Abbie and Rebecca Bates are tending Scituate Light while their father makes a brief trip to shore. When a British warship arrives in the harbor, the girls must think quickly to protect their home. Armed with only a fife and drum, the girls play “Yankee Doodle Dandy”. The British, fearing what they assume is the imminent approach of American soldiers, retreat and never return to Scituate Light. Abbie and Rebecca are later hailed as heroines in the community.
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I thought that this would be a really fun book to read with maybe first graders. It was not a difficult read and was very simple in it's meaning and overall story line. I did enjoy the story and liked how it was historical. The pictures I could tell has been done with pastels and I thought they were nice, however for this story I would have preferred a little more detailed pictures. I was also confused because at the end of the book it said that the girls were 21 and 17 but from the story I gath...more
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This is a wonderful tale of patriotism and bravery during the War of 1812 in New England. I love finding stories about Massachusetts for our girls, since that is where I grew up. And I love that this is a true story. The brief glimpse of life in a lighthouse during those times is informative and fascinating. And the fact that these two brave girls were able to scare away the British is a testament to their ingenuity and the success of military deception techniques during that highly regiment...more
Based on a true story.Two lighthouse keeper's daughters left in charge of Scituate Light outsmart British Marines planning to attack Scituate Harbor in 1814. Grabbing their fife and drum they strike up Yankee Doodle Dandy, fooling the Brits into believing that a militia was assembling. Kids (teens) outsmart adults and save the day!
I love stories of people who accomplish improbable tasks and this is a pretty good one. The story of two young women who repel a British ransacking of their town with some simple trickery and misdirection is pure brilliance. Similar to Cornstalks and Cannonballs by Barbara Mitchell.
I loved the historical aspect of the story that takes placing during the War of 1812!
I heard of this incident before, but never in a picture book format. I love this story of two sisters who outwit the British navy! According to the note at the end, the sisters were apparently older than they are depicted in the illustrations, which is my only objection. Recommended for units on women's history or the War of 1812.
Great true-to-life story of two young girls from a small New England town during the Revolutionary War.
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