Title: The book boat's in
Description: On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week, until the boat returns, to earn the money he needs to buy it. Includes historical note.
Subjects: Books and reading, Libraries, History, Fiction, Juvenile fiction
Places: Erie Canal (N.Y.)
Time periods: 19th century