Cornstalks and Cannonballs [Paperback]

Barbara Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1991

Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Yearling (October 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440405335
• ISBN-13: 978-0440405337
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,742,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Children's Book with a historic look at Lewes, DE, June 19, 2009

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C. Miller (Delaware) - See all my reviews
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Cornstalks and Cannonballs is a 46 page children's book that takes a look at the history of Lewes, DE. Children will learn how the local town's people came together to outwit & defeat the English Navy using their intellect, farm tools, and cornstalks. It shows how men, women and children came together as a team to help save their small town. It is a nice way to learn some history about the War of 1812, the town of Lewes, DE and at the same time learn a lesson in teamwork.

It is a short read with rather large print & some black and white photo sketches. It MAY not be an EASY read for younger readers since it does contain some larger words such as revoluntionary, lighthouse, tomorrow, vegetables, knitting, fishermen, grandfathers, grandmothers, and cannonballs. However, it is a good read for grade school children.