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32 pp.
| Dutton |
May, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-525-47792-1$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Stacey Schuett.
During the War of 1812, a lighthouse keeper's daughters spot a British warship approaching. The fast-thinking sisters trick the British marines (portrayed as buffoons) into believing that American soldiers are advancing by playing "Yankee Doodle" on a fife and drum. Bold-hued double-page spreads make use of light and shadow to enhance this historic drama based on a true incident.