April 15, 2016

Once on This Island

Once on This Island is a historical fiction book by Gloria Whelan. It is set in 1812 on Michilimackinac Island, where two sisters who are totally different must band together and fight.

Young Mary O'Shea believes her life is the best because of her wonderful family, their lovely farm, and their friendly neighbors. But when the sounds of marching and cannon fire stalk their island, Mary's father must leave, and she and her sister Angelique must manage the farm. It seems like her world is crumbling.

I enjoyed this book because it showed both sides of the War of 1812. I would probably recommend this book to anyone eight and up, because, although there is conflict, nothing could really be construed as frightening or inappropriate.

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