Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Voyage of John and John Quincy Adams
By Stephen Krensky
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Based on John Adams' journal, Stephen Krensky's action-packed historical novel is a riveting account of a true-life secret voyage to France. Join John Adams and his ten-year-old son John Quincy as they board the 24-gun frigate Boston on a blustery February day in 1778. They brave towering seas, lethal warships, devastating lightning, and shattering timbers to finish their covert mission. " the story offers a stirring account of life aboard ship, spiced with details from the voyage." -Booklist
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Based on John Adams' journal, Stephen Krensky's action-packed historical novel is a riveting account of a true-life secret voyage to France. Join John Adams and his ten-year-old son John Quincy as they board the 24-gun frigate Boston on a blustery February day in 1778. They brave towering seas, lethal warships, devastating lightning, and shattering timbers to finish their covert mission. " the story offers a stirring account of life aboard ship, spiced with details from the voyage." -BooklistAuthor
Author Bio: Stephen Krensky
Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him at StephenKrensky.com.
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| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 0.62 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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