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The mule ignored him.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabe took hold of the mules’ harness and pulled. The front mule’s ears went up. A bad sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabe quickly let go. Mr. Brant was watching from the boat with a slight smile. “Say ‘gee-off,’ son. They’ll understand.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1909, and twelve-year-old Gabe Marks is looking for excitement. He jumps at the chance to help the Brants on their canal boat as they travel to Georgetown to collect an injured mule. But what seems like a thrilling experience quickly becomes a test of courage for Gabe as he encounters wild animals, slippery tunnels, and threatening thunderstorms. Can Gabe prove himself to the Brants while staying true to his beliefs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Tovah S. 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Journey on the C&O Canal

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Eight thousand troops.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Eight thousand?” Jacob whispered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremiah nodded. “They’re pouring into Washington from all directions.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“At least we have our Fencibles.” Jacob stood up straighter speaking of the local militia. “They could push back those Red Coats.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the summer of 1814. The British are advancing on Baltimore, where Jacob Franks and his family live. They’ve already burned down Washington, D.C. Will Baltimore be next? Jacob and his friends do their best to help out by digging trenches and building ramparts. They bring kosher food to the Jewish soldiers at Fort McHenry. But will the people of Baltimore be able to protect their beloved city? Tovah S. Yavin's magnificent story will bring the War of 1812 and the creation of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to life. Join Jacob and his friends as they defend the land of the free and the home of the brave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“[...] This beautifully expedited novel, recommended for 10- to 12-year-olds, is a compact coming-of-age-in-two-months story which spreads the message of the importance of family, friendship, hard work (often without remuneration), and pulling together across racial\/ethnic barriers in times of need. Jacob is a fine example to young people everywhere as he grows up very quickly in face of war. Interesting historical notes accompany this novel.” - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/historicalnovelsociety.org\/reviews\/the-free-and-the-brave\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/historicalnovelsociety.org\/reviews\/the-free-and-the-brave\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“There is much to learn about American history as one reads this fictional account of the battle for Fort McHenry waged against British troops in 1814. American Jewish history plays an important part in the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA clear picture of the era is presented as the reader learns that horse carts are the major means of transportation, wood-burning stoves are the source of heat, most communication depends on word-of-mouth in spite of the existence of newspapers, and explosives are used as a frequent weapon by both the American and British armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e… this slice of American Jewish history gives an important educational message. The youth of today can find meaning in examining the significant role of Jews in the emerging American society. Readers will also focus on the value of community, dedication to one’s country, and the need for self-reliance in an uncertain world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishbookcouncil.org\/book\/the-free-and-the-brave\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishbookcouncil.org\/book\/the-free-and-the-brave\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.jewishbookcouncil.org\/book\/the-free-and-the-brave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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