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Acts of Courage
Laura Secord and the War of 1812
By CROOK, Connie Brummel
- ISBN
- 978-0-9869495-7-9
- Publisher
- Pajama
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Reviewed on July 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 4–8—In this novel, Laura Ingersoll Secord grows from a curious 12-year-old in Massachusetts to a fearless heroine in Upper Canada. The book is based on the true story of an American family trying to prosper during the years leading up to the War of 1812. Laura's father is a captain in the American militia who travels frequently. After years of fighting rebel discord, he moves his family north to create a new settlement in Upper Canada. Laura marries genteel James Secord, a businessman and Loyalist, who fought to protect...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
