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What a simple and inspirational tale for all children. The story of Barnaby Sharpe, a young boy from St. Michaels Maryland, is truly remarkable. Barnaby wanted so badly to be part of his history in defeating the British. He was always on the lookout up high in trees dreaming of the days when we would be a Captain climbing the mast of his ship. It was there that he got his best idea yet to save his town. He helped his town fool the British with a simple idea of hanging lanterns high up in the trees misleading the British to fire above the town. Sweet and patriotic.
My son really enjoyed reading this book set in the War of 1812. He could really identify with the main character. He loves climbing trees just like Barnaby. This book is great since the boy in this book saves the town. It's a great story that teaches children they can make significant contributions, even if they're a child. This book also taught him about the type of warfare used in the early days of this country. The bright illustrations are great to show him the clothing worn by soldiers in those days. Overall this is a great book.
"The Boy Who Saved the Town" by Brenda Seabrooke is great historical fiction for children. Barnaby Sharpe serves as the central character in this tale. Young Mr. Sharpe loved to climb trees. It served as great practice for the day when he would be a ship's captain and would need to climb masts! One day during the War of 1812, Barnaby happened to be perched in a tree hoping to see the British ship that was expected to attack the town of St. Michaels, Maryland. It is here that Barnaby hatches a plan to trick the British. Barnaby's idea is to hang lanterns in the treetops so that the British will see the lights and will aim to attack there, thus missing St. Michaels. The General agrees to his clever plan and lo and behold, it works! Barnaby Sharpe is a hero! Wonderfully illustrated by Howard M. Burns, "The Boy Who Saved the Town" is a fantastic book for children (and the adults who love them!)!
As an elementary teacher, I am always looking for historical books, whether they are fiction or nonfiction. It's so hard to find any that can keep my students' attention. I always find it easier to begin a lesson with a story to springboard from. I have found a new historical fiction book in The Boy Who Saved the Town. While the history behind the story is real, the main character, Barnaby, is not. I love how I can get quite a few lessons I can use from this book. It will make a very good read aloud for the beginning of our history lesson on the War of 1812. While we won't go as in depth as they will as they get into middle and high school, at least we can begin to learn about this war. There were so many things I learned when I read this book that I don't remember learning in school. I didn't know about hanging lanterns in the trees to help fool the British. This book should be in every elementary classroom.
The Boy Who Saved the Town is really such a great book! I really love the story behind it. It is such a great way to get children's morale up. It is a book that's wonderful for parents and children to read together. The detail in the book really makes you not put the book down. This is a wonderful book to have in your library. Also, this is a great book to give as a gift. Any child will be lucky to have this book.
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Barnaby Sharpe likes climbing trees—he is practicing to be a ship's captain and will need to climb masts someday. One early evening during the War of 1812, he is sitting in a tall oak tree, hoping to be the first to catch sight of the British warships that are expected to bombard St. Michaels, Maryland. In an unusual turn of events, Barnaby's tree climbing leads him to a brilliant idea to outwit the British. This story of a young boy who is smarter than the grown-ups is a great morale booster for children and a pleasure for them to share with their parents. Preschool to grades 2
