Ida Lewis Guards the Shore: Courageous Kid of the Atlantic

by Jessica Gunderson, Nadia Hsieh (Illustrator)

Overview

Ida Lewis spent a lifetime on the water, starting when her family moved the island of Lime Rock in 1857 for her father's job as lighthouse keeper. By age 15, Ida was the best swimmer in Newport, Rhode Island. And when her father suffers a stroke, Ida herself takes over as keeper of the lighthouse. But guarding the shore also means guarding the water. And when Ida spots four local boys in danger on the water, she knows she must take action, the boys' lives depend on it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496685056
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Courageous Kids
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	GN530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.

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Features young, diverse historical figures in empowering roles, aligning with Capstone's mission that "Reading Is For Everyone!"; Combines bestselling graphic novel format with historical nonfiction topics; Utilizes primary source information and quotes, giving young readers fact-filled introductions to historical events; Focus of young, adolescent main characters allows kids to see themselves as an important part of history.