Chris Stevenson
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English
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The year is 1775, and twelve-year-old Gabriel Cooper is an orphaned patriot stuck living in a house of British loyalists. But when the boy discovers a discarded drum in the East River, he sees it as a call to leave his home in New York and join the American colonists' fight for freedom in Boston. With rich, historic details, Gabriel's adventure will captivate readers as they join him on the difficult journey to his destiny.
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English
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Most Ottawa Senators fans have attended a game at the Canadian Tire Centre, seen highlights of a young Daniel Alfredsson, and remember exactly where they were when the team reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2007. But only real fans know all the components of the trade which landed Jason Spezza or how to get a seat at Sens Mile. 100 Things Senators Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Ottawa hockey. Whether...
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English
Description
As the Winter of 1775 approaches, the British have taken up residence in Boston. The fledgling Continental Army appears powerless to drive the redcoats back to England. Young Gabriel Cooper, a new aide-de-camp to General Washington, is learning the rigors of army life when he is called upon to journey with Henry Knox to retrieve Fort Ticonderoga's cannon. Nearly sixty cannons must be sledded through New England's winter wilderness back to Cambridge....
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
In 1775 twelve-year old orphan Gabriel Cooper gathers his few belongings, and the old drum he finds at the edge of the East River, and sets off from New York along the Post Road, intending to join the fight for freedom--but along the way he will encounter many trials and dangers, until he and his drum finally reach Boston.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
NC 670L
Language
English
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In this abridged version of the classic tale, while going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger.
10) Treasure Island
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
NC 970L
Language
English
Description
The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring one of literature's most beloved “bad guys,” Treasure Island has been happily devoured by several generations of boys-and girls-and grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself owner of a map to Treasure Island, where the fabled pirate booty is buried; honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr. Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney,...