CAROLINE'S BATTLE
CAROLINE ABBOTT - BOOK 5
American Girl Publishing
Ranked in Top One Percent of Sales
out of 8 Million Plus Printed Books
— Nielsen BookScan
This is the fifth of the award-winning Caroline Abbott novels, and Kathleen's thirteenth historical book for American Girl. It is also the twenty-second of Kathleen's twenty-five published books. This story is written for readers age 8 and up who enjoy historical fiction.
Story Description
Caroline's Papa has barely returned home before frightening news arrives—British warships are headed for Sackets Harbor, ready to attack. Every able-bodied man, including Papa, must go and fight.
Mama and Caroline are left alone to guard Abbott's Shipyard from the enemy. Caroline tells herself that she will do anything to keep Papa's shipyard safe! But when the battle seems to be lost, Mama gives her a terrible order: They must burn the shipyard to the ground to keep it from the enemy. It's the one thing Caroline isn't sure she can do.
Includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay about America in 1812.
This story is available as a 104-page printed book in softcover and hardcover, and for Adobe eBook-capable devices, including the Barnes & Noble Nook and the Kobo eReaders, and for the Amazon Kindle.
About the Author
Bestselling author Kathleen Ernst writes mysteries and historical fiction for adults and young readers. Her work has earned numerous honors, including multiple Edgar and Agatha mystery award nominations, and an Emmy for children's educational programming.
To date, readers have purchased well over 750,000 audio, electronic, and printed copies of Kathleen's twenty-five books. more>>
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Author's Note
One of my favorite things about creating Caroline and her world was having the opportunity to show not one, not two, but three generations of smart, brave women.
In Caroline’s Battle, Grandmother and Mama—each in their own way—set an example, showing Caroline how strong one can be when circumstances demand it. Caroline isn’t sure at first if she can find the courage to follow their example.
I’ll let you read the book and see for yourself how she manages!
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