Queen Anne's War (American Adventure (Barbour)) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

JoAnn A. Grote (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: American Adventure (Barbour) (Book 5)

While living in Boston in 1710, eleven-year-old Will faces challenges brought on by Queen Anne's War as well as by school, friendships, and his development.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-In Queen Anne's War (1710), 11-year-old Will Smith's family becomes involved in attempts to drive the French from New England and eastern Canada. Against the background of soldiers, provisions, and faraway battles are more immediate concerns, primarily Will's struggles with a jealous classmate. The series' Christian focus is more blatant in Maggie's Choice (1743-44). Maggie, 13, is captivated by the wealthy, fashionable Clarke family. Will she be drawn into their "hoity-toity" circle or remain true to her humbler, more practical upbringing? The Clarkes mock Jonathan Edwards and other revivalists who preach of God's grace, but Maggie is converted by book's end. These novels provide numerous details about their times and include lists for further reading and even indexes. However, both suffer from pedestrian, occasionally awkward, and ungrammatical writing. Characterization is superficial, and the stories have little depth. These offerings fail to reach the interest level and appeal of the "Dear America" series (Scholastic) and such classics as Elizabeth Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Houghton, 1958).
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description

History comes alive for eight-to-twelve year olds in this close-up, fun-to-read, multi-generational story of a fictional family spanning three centuries of actual historical events. God's hand is seen at work in people's lives and in the events that shaped our nation.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577481461
• ISBN-13: 978-1577481461
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical fiction for young readers., October 11, 2004

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This review is from: Queen Anne's War (American Adventure (Barbour)) (Paperback)

This is the fifth book in The American Adventure series. This series tells about the lives of children from many generations of a fictional family throughout American history, from the settling of Plymouth by the Pilgrims through the end of World War II.

Eleven-year-old Will Smith lives in Boston with his family in the year 1710. He is a typical boy in that he is bothered by his younger sister and longs for adventure in his life. Queen Anne's War began seven years ago, and still has not ended. Still, life for those in Boston is much the same, until plans begin for a military expedition against the French. Will wishes he was old enough to fight, and admires his brother-in-law, Rob - the husband of his older sister, Mary - who has joined the army. Meanwhile, Will gets into trouble at school, as he is blamed for pranks he didn't have anything to do with.

Young readers who enjoy historical fiction will most likely enjoy this book, although it would probably appeal more to boys than girls. I look forward to reading other books in this series, as they are all about boys and girls from the same family, and I enjoy continuing stories.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Queen Anne's War, July 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Queen Anne's War (American Adventure (Barbour)) (Paperback)

Will's brother-in-law goes off to fight in war against the French, and Will doesn't know why his best friend at school turns against him. This book kept my interest the whole way through!