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Grade 4-6-Mary O'Shea, first introduced in Once on This Island (HarperCollins, 1995), leaves Michilmackinac in 1816 to visit her sister and brother-in-law in London. En route, she meets the dashing and handsome James Lindsay, a midshipman and painter on the ship who is really a duke. They fall in love, and Mary is torn between marrying him and beginning a new life in England, or returning to America to her father and the island farm she has loved all her life. Strong feelings for one's family heritage are clearly evoked through the heroine's first-person narrative. Mary is an independent and courageous character, especially on her voyage to England, where she proves herself to be an excellent sailor. Vivid descriptions of Michilmackinac and its simple beauty juxtaposed with crowded, cosmopolitan England create a strong sense of both locales. Mary's hard-working existence on her farm is also juxtaposed with the rigors of tradition and proper behavior in English society. Adventure, romance, and history blend nicely to create a well-rounded story that cries for yet another sequel.
Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Parents' Choice®
Gloria Whelan makes history vibrant in this novel which begins on Mackinac Island in 1816. The main character, Mary, travels across the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean to visit her sister who is married to an Englishman. To say that Mary has spunk is an understatement. She practically runs the ship on the voyage to England. In the end, Mary must choose between two countries. In this sequel to Once on This Island, Whelan reveals her characteristic appreciation for history, the environment, and diverse cultures.
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Grade 4-6-Mary O'Shea, first introduced in Once on This Island (HarperCollins, 1995), leaves Michilmackinac in 1816 to visit her sister and brother-in-law in London. En route, she meets the dashing and handsome James Lindsay, a midshipman and painter on the ship who is really a duke. They fall in love, and Mary is torn between marrying him and beginning a new life in England, or returning to America to her father and the island farm she has loved all her life. Strong feelings for one's family heritage are clearly evoked through the heroine's first-person narrative. Mary is an independent and courageous character, especially on her voyage to England, where she proves herself to be an excellent sailor. Vivid descriptions of Michilmackinac and its simple beauty juxtaposed with crowded, cosmopolitan England create a strong sense of both locales. Mary's hard-working existence on her farm is also juxtaposed with the rigors of tradition and proper behavior in English society. Adventure, romance, and history blend nicely to create a well-rounded story that cries for yet another sequel.
Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Parents' Choice®
Gloria Whelan makes history vibrant in this novel which begins on Mackinac Island in 1816. The main character, Mary, travels across the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean to visit her sister who is married to an Englishman. To say that Mary has spunk is an understatement. She practically runs the ship on the voyage to England. In the end, Mary must choose between two countries. In this sequel to Once on This Island, Whelan reveals her characteristic appreciation for history, the environment, and diverse cultures.
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- Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect by Gloria Whelan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect by Gloria Whelan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt on page 190