Madeleine Takes Command by Ethel C. Brill

She was adjusting powder horn and bullet pouch. It was not too large over her heavy hair, and, seen above the pickets, it would deceive the Indians. She pulled off her linen cap and put on the hat. The sight of a man’s hat, an old one that had belonged to her father, lying on a powder cask, gave her an idea.

This book would make fabulous read-aloud and should be on everyone's book shelf. AND SO MADELEINE and her small force begin their harrowing vigilhoping against all hope that help. WORKING with feverish haste, Madeleine selected muskets, pistols, powder and bullets. There is a reading schedule, which is editable. Madeleine Verchere is a prefect role model of courage, loyalty, ingenuity, and strength. After a surprise Indian ambush that left the fort mostly undefended, fourteen year old Madeleine steps up with perseverance, courage and ingenuity as she assumes command of the fort and works to fight off the attack. Brill is a wonderful book about a factual account of colonial French Canada in the 1690s, but it's rarely taught, so there are few resources. Quantity: 1 Add to Basket Condition: Fair. Seller Rating: Contact seller Book Used - Softcover Condition: Fair US 8.95 Convert currency Free shipping Within U.S.A. Madeleine Verchere is a prefect role model of courage, loyalty, ingenuity, and strength. Published by Bethlehem Books, 1996 ISBN 10: 1883937175 ISBN 13: 9781883937171 Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, U.S.A. When her mother leaves with part of the family to attend to some important business, Madeleine promises to look after her two younger brothers and the family fort, called a seigneury. Brill is a wonderful book about a factual account of colonial French Canada in the 1690s, but its rarely taught, so there are few resources. Set in New France in the late 1600s, the book tells the true story of Madeleine de Vercheres and a small band of unlikely helpers, who held off a week-long attack of the Iroquois Indians.

Knowing that our country needs strong heroines, I highly recommend the book Madeleine Takes Command by Ethel C. Brill is from the MODG 4th Grade Social Studies Syllabus.