Laura Secord's Brave Walk

by Connie Brummel Crook, June Lawrason (Illustrator)

Laura Secord was a true heroine. In 1812, Laura Secord lived with her husband and children near Niagara Falls when war was declared between the United States and the British forces in the country now known as Canada. Her name remains legendary today because, after overhearing some news about an ambush that might change the course of the war, she walked for miles behind enemy lines, on her way to warn of the attack. Written as a picture book for readers 6 to 9, this inspiring work of historical fiction is beautifully illustrated in full colour.

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2000

About the author

Connie Brummel Crook is a historian, former teacher and the author of more than a dozen historical books for children that often focus on the history of Upper Canada. Connie lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable story of Canadian hero Laura Secord. I would recommend this book over A Story of Courage by Janet Lunn. It is more exciting and moves along at a quicker pace, with nicer art work. It still isn’t the perfect resource somehow failing to thrill me. I still feel that this story could be more exciting and I’m still hoping to find the perfect resource.

[Nelleke Plouffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Laura Secord's Brave Walk was well-written, but the illustrations were unfortunately unattractive.