During the War of 1812, the people of St. Michaels, a settlement on the Maryland coast, anticipate a British attack. When the British fleet is sighted, the townsfolk evacuate. Twelve-year-old Caroline Banning is determined to stay and help protet her hometown. As the fastest runner in the community, she carries messages for the defending soldiers and spreads the word when a plan is hatched to save the village. Full-color art.
The Battle for St. Michaels
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ISBN: 0060287292 JLG Level: I : Independent Readers (Grades 2–4) Publisher: HarperCollins Page Count: 64 Trim Size: 5 7/8" x 8 1/2" Dewey Classification: E Accelerated Reader: Level: 3.1, Points: 0.5 Scholastic Reading Counts: Level: 3.2, Points: 3 For additional book information, you must be a JLG Member.
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