| Blind Shots Contributor(s): Jingwei, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 098767112X ISBN-13: 9780987671127 Publisher: H2h Books Canada OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Canada - Pre-confederation (to 1867) |
| Dewey: 813.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.49 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Anderson family makes their way from the barren lands of Britain to the exciting, unpopulated lands of British North America. As they are stationed in Fort Erie, a desolate fort that was built in the middle of nowhere, they are split into everyday activities. All seems well in Fort Erie as young Lawrence, who was born on the treacherous passage to North America settles down in the loft of their family shop, he learns to explore and have initiative to do what is right. However, all is not right. When Lawrence has turned fifteen, the legal age for conscription to the British Army, the Americans invade in the infamous War of 1812. During the battle at Chippawa Creek, John Anderson is has gone missing, while Luke is sprawled on the battlefield, with a piece of cannon ammunition stuck into his arm, and Lawrence is trapped in the middle of the field, with many Americans after him. Will the Anderson Family survive? Or will tragedy strike and tear up the family? Find out in Blind Shots by Jeremy Jingwei. |