Caroline's battle
By: by Kathleen Ernst ; illustrations, Robert Papp ; vignettes, Lisa Papp
Contributors: Papp, Robert; Papp, Lisa
Series: American girl; Caroline, 1812 -- 5; American girls collection -- 5.
Publisher: American Girl Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Middleton, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 89
ISBN-13: 9781593698904; 9781593698911
Subjects: Juvenile fiction; History; Shipyards; Fiction
Description: Caroline's father has just returned when they receive frightening news--British warships are sailing to attack Sackets Harbor. Every grown man, including Papa, has been called to defend the village. Mama and Caroline are left alone to guard Abbott's Shipyard as the battlefront draws ever closer. Caroline knows she must be brave to keep Papa's shipyard safe. But when the battle seems lost, Mama gives her a terrible order: burn the shipyard to the ground. Will Caroline really be able to do what must be done?