| Oliver's Surprise: A Boy, A Schooner, and the Great Hurricane of 1938, revised Contributor(s): Cronin, Carol Newman (Author), Cronin, Laurie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 193484862X ISBN-13: 9781934848623 Publisher: Gemma OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: Longing to feel closer to his favorite grandfather, Oliver skips school and hides out on a retired schooner that transports him back to 1938--just before the Great Hurricane he'd been studying in school. This charming story includes eight original illustrations, a glossary of nautical terms, and a short history of the Great Hurricane of 1938 that devastated the eastern seaboard. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2011017259 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.04" W x 8.2" (0.34 lbs) 150 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Longing to feel closer to his favorite grandfather, Oliver skips school on a sparkling September afternoon and hides out on a tired schooner. When he wakes up on the ways of his grandfather's boatyard and realizes he's been transported back to 1938, he must decide what to do before the dangerous hurricane he'd been studying in school hits. While the main character is a 12 year old boy, Oliver's story, and the story of a powerful weather event that still reverberates along the east coast, is more than appropriate for an adult audience. Written by a 2004 Olympian in sailing, this charming story includes 8 original illustrations, a glossary of nautical terms and a short history of the Great Hurricane of 1938 that devastated the eastern seaboard. The revised edition includes more photographs, maps, a History of Coastal Schooners and is accompanied by a new Teacher's Guide. |
