Oliver's Surprise: A Boy, a Schooner and the Great Hurricane of 1938 by Carol Ne

Description: Oliver's Surprise by Carol Newman Cronin, Laurie Ann Cronin Longing to feel closer to his favorite grandfather, Oliver skips school and hides out on a retired schooner that transports him back to 1938--just before the Great Hurricane hed been studying in school. This charming story includes eight original illustrations, a glossary of nautical terms, and a short history of the Great Hurricane of 1938 that devastated the eastern seaboard. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Longing to feel closer to his favorite grandfather, Oliver skips school on a sparkling September afternoon and hides out on a tired schooner. When he wakes up on the ways of his grandfathers boatyard and realizes hes been transported back to 1938, he must decide what to do before the dangerous hurricane hed been studying in school hits. While the main character is a 12 year old boy, Olivers story, and the story of a powerful weather event that still reverberates along the east coast, is more than appropriate for an adult audience. Written by an Olympic medalist on the 2004 USA sailing team, this charming story includes 8 original illustrations, a glossary of nautical terms and a short history of the Great Hurricane of 1938 that devastated the eastern seaboard. September 2008 marks the 70th anniversary of the storm. Author Biography Carol Newman Cronin crowned a lifetime of competitive achievement by winning two races for the USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. She has won numerous national and international sailing championships. Since retiring from Olympic sailing, Carol has focused on writing and graphic design. Carol Newman Cronin lives in Jamestown, RI. Laurie Ann Cronin is a long-time sailor and the sister-in-law of Carol Newman Cronin. She grew up on the Hudson River sailing a family owned nineteen-foot Rocket. Laurie graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in painting. She still sails the Finger Lakes of upstate New York with her husband and son, and occasionally visits the salty waters of Narragansett Bay. Details ISBN1934848085 Author Laurie Ann Cronin Short Title OLIVERS SURPRISE Language English Illustrator Laurie Ann Cronin ISBN-10 1934848085 ISBN-13 9781934848081 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2008 Pages 100 Subtitle A Boy, a Schooner and the Great Hurricane of 1938 Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2008-09-01 AU Release Date 2008-09-01 NZ Release Date 2008-09-01 Audience Age 10-13 Publisher Gemma Publication Date 2008-09-21 Imprint Gemma Illustrations Illustrations Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2008-09-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117692284;

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