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published
April 28th 1996
by Bethlehem Books
(first published April 1996)
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Paperback, 204 pages
isbn
1883937175
(isbn13: 9781883937171)
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This historical novel, set in 17th century New France, features Madeleine de Vercheres a teenage girl who takes up arms in defense of family, country,…more
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this is a very good book about a girl in the 1700s. her mom leaves her in charge of their fort thingy while she leaves on a buisness trip. she is left with all the inhabitants, soldiers, cook, and her 2 little brothers. one day, indians attack unexpectedly and most of the soldiers are killed before they can close up. all they have to guard the place in the end is one 10 year old boy, one 12 year old boy, a girl 14 years old, and an old man. they have the remainning 2 soldiers and a friend gaurd ...more
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Read in January, 2007
I really hate child prodigies in fiction. When some snot nose punk saves the day while all the adults stand around drooling, I just want to close the book and toss it. This book, however, is the child prodigy done right. Maybe it's because the story is true. The Madeleine of the title is Madeleine de Vercères, who lived in Quebec--or New France, as they called it--back in the late 17th Century. Her family lived in and oversaw a manor house and fort on the St. Lawrence River. It was a time when ...more
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Working with feverish haste, Madeleine selected muskets, pistols, powder, and bullets. The sight of a man's hat, an old one that had belonged to her father, lying on a powder cask, gave her an idea. She pulled off her linen cap and put on the hat. It was not too large over her heavy hair, and, seen above the pickets, it would deceive the Indians. She was adjusting powder horn and bullet pouch when Louis and Alexandre ran with Laviolette at their heels.
"Arm yourselves quickly,"...more
"Arm yourselves quickly,"...more
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Not too bad. Good upper grade school read for a study of the French and Indian War time period. Dave, while reading this aloud, botched every French word in the book, but I applaud his effort and I enjoyed the story.
Based on a true story too.
Based on a true story too.
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Read in January, 2001
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adolescents and adults
I read this book several years ago and I loved it! I was very impressed by Madeleine's bravery in the face of danger and hardship, and I would recommend it to young teenagers.
Read in July, 2009
Oh My Goodnes! I'm on the last chapter in this book and it is SO GOOD!!!!
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