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Washington Is Burning! The War of 1812

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Based on 4 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
The historical fiction chapters of this book tell the story of Sophie Turner, one of President Madison's black slaves. In her desire for freedom, this teenager helped First Lady Dolley Madison save a portrait of George Washington before the British burned the President's House.
Book Information
PublisherPerfection Learning
BindingLibrary Binding (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages48
ISBN-100756944856
ISBN-13978-0756944858
Publication Date09/01/2004
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About Alvin Robert Cunningham (Author) : I am a retired educator of 34 years. I taught American History at Henry High School in Henry, Illinois and Social Studies in the Ottawa Elementary Schools in Ottawa, Illinois. In 1983, an article I wr... more
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About Mary L. Bush (Editor) : Mary L. Bush is a published editor of children's books. Published credits of Mary L. Bush include Washington Is Burning! The War of 1812 and Conrad Elroy, Powder Monkey: The Role of the Navy in the Ci... more
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About Susan C. Thies (Series Editor) : Susan C. Thies is a published editor and a series editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Susan C. Thies include Washington Is Burning! The War of 1812, Conrad Elroy, Powder Monke... more
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