Arrow over the Door
For young Samuel Russell, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British Army is approaching, and the Indians in the area seem ready to attack. To Stands Straight, a young Abenaki Indian scouting for King George, Americans are dangerous enemies who threaten his family and home. When Stands...
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For young Samuel Russell, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British Army is approaching, and the Indians in the area seem ready to attack. To Stands Straight, a young Abenaki Indian scouting for King George, Americans are dangerous enemies who threaten his family and home. When Stands Straight's party enters the Quaker Meetinghouse where Samuel worships, the two boys share an encounter that neither will ever forget. Told in alternating viewpoints, The Arrow over the Door is based on a true story. Illustrated by James Watling. "Thoughtful and eminently readable." (School Library Journal)
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780141305714 (0141305711)
Publish date: July 8th 2002
Publisher: Puffin
Edition language: English
Samuel Russell is 14 and has been called a coward for his beliefs of peace between all people. It's the summer of 1777 and it is a time of fear. Samuel knows there will soon be a battle. He knows his family and the rest of the people in his town are in danger from the British and Indian raids. But f...
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