13106. Krensky, Stephen. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. SISTERS OF SCITUATE LIGHT. Penguin. 2008
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13106. Krensky, Stephen. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. SISTERS OF SCITUATE LIGHT. Penguin. 2008
13106. Krensky, Stephen. Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. SISTERS OF SCITUATE LIGHT. Penguin. 2008. 32p. When the British threaten their town during the War of 1812, two patriotic sisters outwit the marauding redcoats in this true story. In September of 1814, the British have recently invaded Washington and burned the White House. Rebecca and Abbie Bates live with their family in a house next to the Scituate Light in Scituate, Mass., where, as lighthouse keeper, their father Simeon prevents approaching ships from running aground. When Simeon goes away on a short trip, he leaves 21-year-old Rebecca and 17-year-old Abbie behind to watch the lighthouse. While Simeon’s away, the British return, eager to attack the town again, but the vigilant Bates sisters see the invading sailors and cleverly use their Yankee ingenuity to trick the British and save Scituate. Relying on a dramatic use of light and color, Schuett’s illustrations intensify the suspense in this little-known historical incident with real-life heroines whose quick-witted defense of their town is sure to inspire. (Picture book. 6-10) (M). $12.