The Revolutionary Swamp Fox (Bodie, Idella. Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution.) [Paperback]

Idella Bodie (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution

General Francis Marion outfoxed the British soldiers with daring raids and clever disappearing acts into the swamps of the Lowcountry.  Marion spent his early years on his family's farm on the Santee River which is where he gained extensive knowledge of the lowland swamps and riverbanks that enabled him to elude capture. His defense of coastal South Carolina helped run the British out of the state.
 This book describes the childhood, military service and accomplishments of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War Hero

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About the Author

Idella Bodie retired as a high school English and Creative Writing teacher from South Aiken High School after teaching for 31 years. She has been writing for young readers for more than thirty years. Her first book, The Secret of Telfair Inn, published in 1971 by Sandlapper Publishing is still in print. She is now the author of 22 books for older elementary and middle school students that involve South Carolina history and geography. Some of Mrs. Bodie s books are used in schools across South Carolina having been incorporated into school curriculums. Most recently, she has completed a series about heroes and heroines of the Revolutionary War

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Sandlapper Pub Co (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878441476
• ISBN-13: 978-0878441471
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Experiences of a Boy Prepare a Soldier, April 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Revolutionary Swamp Fox (Bodie, Idella. Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution.) (Paperback)

The author has chosen slices of historic literature to catch the spirit of Francis Marion as a boy and a soldier.

Woven into the factual events of Marion's life are details of life in the "low-country" of South Carolina. Children will enjoy reading about Marion's childhood escapades.

In the second section of the book, the author describes Marion's life as a soldier. Children will be able to make the connection between the childhood experiences in the swamp with the success of the "Swamp Fox" as a soldier during the American Revolution.

In addition to the story, the author provides a glossary of words needed for understanding, as well as, discussion topics that could be used in a classroom setting.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Revolutionary Swamp Fox, July 13, 2000

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Charles J. Rivera (Annapolis, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Revolutionary Swamp Fox (Bodie, Idella. Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution.) (Paperback)

This book is for children and should be so advertised. It is in no sense an "awesome" book. I expected a historical account of Francis Marion's specific achievements during the Revolutionary War but all I read about was a very general story. I would not recommend this book to anyone but elementary school children.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Swamp Fox Fever, July 17, 2000

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M A Simpson (Aiken, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Revolutionary Swamp Fox (Bodie, Idella. Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution.) (Paperback)

Since I have known Mrs. Bodie since I was six (suffice it to say, over 30 years), I admit prejudice in her favor. However, one must agree, that she is a thorough and meticulous researcher. A school teacher for over 30 years, her first love has always been to encourage young people to be curious about history. So, if this book seems a bit juvenile to your sophisticated senses, give it to your child who will thoroughly enjoy it!