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Piper's Ferry
By Wisler, G. Clifton
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-52567-303-3
- Publisher
- New York : Lodestar Books, c1990.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 1990
Tim, 6 years old when the story begins and 15 in 1836 when Texas wins its independence from Mexico, tells his story as if he were spending extended time with a new friend and acquainting that friend with his life. Through skillful use of dialogue and narration, Wisler recounts Tim's experiences as he tries to go to sea with his stepfather, but becomes so deathly seasick that he must look for other apprenticeship opportunities. Finally, he is sent from New Orleans to a re...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
