Flames in the City: A Tale of the War of 1812 (Time Spies) [Paperback]

Candice Ransom (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Time Spies

The Time Spies help save an American icon!

The Time Spies pop back to Washington D.C. in the midst of our second battle with the British, the War of 1812. Our nation's capitol is under siege and its citizens--including President James Madison--are forced to flee. But there's more at stake in this battle than the fate of one city. America stands to lose countless historical treasures too, including a great symbol of our independence, the portrait of George Washington. Can the Time Spies help First Lady Dolley Madison rescue George's picture before the British burn the city to the ground?

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About the Author

Candice Ransom is the author of more than ninety books for children. Her books have been named to many noteworthy lists including ALA's Recommended Books for Reluctant Readers, ABA's Pick of the List, the New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, IRA Children's Choice, and IRA Teacher's Choice. She lives in George Washington's boyhood hometown: Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Mirrorstone (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786949732
• ISBN-13: 978-0786949731
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candice Ransom (1952-) is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Tractor Day (Walker), Pony Island (Walker), Finding Day's Bottom (Carolrhoda), Seeing Sky-Blue Pink (Carolrhoda), Secret in the Tower (Wizards of the Coast), and Hello, Virginia! (Sterling). Ransom's books are often set in her native state of Virginia, where her family has lived since 1711. Honors and awards include starred reviews, IRA Teacher's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, Pick of the List, New York Public Library Best 100 Books, and Smithsonian Notable Book. Nearly 50 of her books have been translated into twelve languages. She has an MFA in writing from Vermont College and an MA in children's literature from Hollins University and teaches in Hollins University's graduate program in children's literature. Ransom lives with her husband in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars history, July 31, 2009

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This review is from: Flames in the City: A Tale of the War of 1812 (Time Spies) (Paperback)

It is a great resource to help students to learn o give more details in their writing. It is a great book to read for fun.