On September 7, 1838, twenty-two-year-old Grace Darling and her father rowed a small boat through turbulent seas to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Based on true accounts, this is the story of a woman whose quiet life crumbled around her after she became a national hero.
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From Publishers Weekly
PW called Paton Walsh's reconstruction of the life of Grace Darling, a heroine of Victorian England, "gripping" and "timely." Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 6 Up. Grace Darling's obscure life as a Northumbrian lighthouse keeper's daughter is forever altered when she helps rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Based on true accounts, this engrossing novel set in the 1830s brings the time, the place, and the tragic young heroine vividly to life.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Grace,
By Brandi D. (United States of America) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grace (School & Library Binding)
"Grace" is the captivating tale of a young woman who risks her life to save the lives of passengers of the Forfarshire who are stranded on a rock not far from her family's lighthouse. "Grace" is based on the true story of Grace Darling, and Ms Walsh does a tremendous job with filling in details and adding feeling to her story. Although Ms Walsh's additions are fictional, they are also extremely realistic, and I am sure much the same as Grace's were. Ms Walsh also captures her audience and keeps them in the palm of her hand throughout the story.
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Overall, pretty good!,
By Kate (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grace (Paperback)
Grace, by Jill Paton Walsh, was another one of those illustrious titles on my seventh-grade summer reading list. I bought it, and picked it up just 2 days ago to read for a discussion. Though I had heard things about it being "slow", "boring", and "confusing", I found none of these to be true. I whipped through the book in 2 days flat and was amazed at this heart-warming tale of heroism. Grace Darling, a 22-year-old daughter of a lighthouse keeper, was on the morning watch one stormy day when she sighted the wreck of the Forfarshire. She and her father rescued the survivors of the wreck, and Grace became a national hero. In this telling of the tale, the author weaves fact with fiction to tell a truly believeable tale of a young lady who, against all odds, saved 9 lives. The novel also tells the tale of Grace's life after the rescue- suddenly flung into the public eye of Great Britain. This book is a great read for young adults, and I reccommend it to all!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A great book for ages 10 on!,
By bianca (clarksville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grace (Hardcover)
I read this book for a school project, and once I'd read the 1st chapter I couldn't put it down! The story is set in 1838, in England. Grace Darling is a 22 year old woman living with her parents in Longstone Lighthouse. One day Grace spots a wreck of the "Forfarshire," despite the troublesome storm Grace abd her father set out to save the recks survivors. Little did they know that the road after this one act of heroism wouldn't be smooth. It would be bumpy filled with fame, fortune, but many acts of jealousy and misunderstandings! This book is a excellent example showing money is not everything! A great read!!
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Miss Darling, William Swann, Grace Darling, William Robson, John Reay, Crewe Trustees, Harker Rock, Miss Grace, Thomas Cuthbertson, Trinity House, Archdeacon Sharp, Ferne Islands, Humane Society, Inner Ferne, North Sunderland, Doctor Barnfather, Holy Island, Lord Duke, Trinity Brethren, Big Harker, Coquet Island, Crawford's Gut, Duke of Northumberland, Miss Lukas, Alnwick Castle New!
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Miss Darling, William Swann, Grace Darling, William Robson, John Reay, Crewe Trustees, Harker Rock, Miss Grace, Thomas Cuthbertson, Trinity House, Archdeacon Sharp, Ferne Islands, Humane Society, Inner Ferne, North Sunderland, Doctor Barnfather, Holy Island, Lord Duke, Trinity Brethren, Big Harker, Coquet Island, Crawford's Gut, Duke of Northumberland, Miss Lukas, Alnwick Castle New!
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- A Chance Child by Jill Paton Walsh in Front Matter
- A Parcel of Patterns (Aerial Fiction) by Jill Paton Walsh in Front Matter
- The Green Book (Sunburst Book) by Jill Paton Walsh in Front Matter
- Matthew and the Sea Singer by Jill Paton Walsh in Front Matter
- A Parcel of Patterns by Jill Paton Walsh in Front Matter
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