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Madeleine Takes Command

by Ethel C. Brill · 1946

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Madeleine Verchere's story is based on a true account of colonial French Canada of the 1690's. Harassed by Iroquois, the Verchere family's fort must keep a continual guard. 14-year-old Madeleine is left alone with two younger brothers and few others when the Indians attack. We follow the brave and determined stratagems of Madeleine and her small circle. Madeleine's youthful leadership, especially of her brothers, will win the reader's admiration.

Genre
historical fictionadventure
Themes
childhoodChristian
Setting
Canada
Subject
history
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 204 pages

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