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While fishing with her friends Rhonda and Seth, young Caroline spots an American supply vessel being chased by a British warship. Faced with a real danger to the town’s maritime supply, she rallies her friends and launches a bold plan to alert the town and protect the beleaguered ship.
The story blends historical context and adventure with themes of risk‑taking, courage, and teamwork, showing how quick thinking and bravery can alter the course of events for an entire community.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Ernst
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