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Trouble in Nathan's Woods
Maine Authors Publishing,
2023
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Summary:
It’s not enough that eleven-year-old Nathan Moulton has trouble handling his feisty new horse. War rages in Europe in 1917, yet Nathan learns that enemy spies lurk in New Hampshire, where he lives in his family’s lumber camp—and they intend to burn the woods! Terrified of fire, Nathan’s suspicions and fears deepen as he tracks a new teamster and discovers strange clues. Convinced the man is a spy, Nathan and his friend Orey desperately try to thwart his plan and save the lumber camp. A fire breaks out in the sawmill, and Nathan hears the teamster screaming inside. Struggling to overcome his fears and his hatred for the enemy, he coaxes his horse to help pull the man to safety. But can he save the camp?Comments: “Life in an early 1900s New England logging camp is described so well in this book, you can practically smell the sawdust. Packed with adventure, mystery, and historical facts, any outdoor loving 12-year-old is going to be hooked from page one.” Chris Van Dusen, Author/IllustratorExcerpts: from Chapter 1, "Lucky" I could hardly believe Pa bought me a horse ’cause I sure didn’t deserve one. That’s why I named her Lucky. I ran like wildfire down the dusty road, past the bunkhouse, straight for the barn. I stepped into Lucky’s stall and hugged her, sniffing her musty mane. Then I pumped her a bucket of fresh water. Suddenly, I heard footsteps near the back of the barn—heavy footsteps—coming closer and closer. I darted behind Lucky and peeked out from her stall. A stranger stomped out of the tack room, hefting two huge harnesses, one over each shoulder. His jaw rigid, his scowl fierce, he looked as big as a draft horse—and mean.from Chapter 16, "The Letter" We crept up to the cabin, crouched down under the window, then slowly raised our heads to peek inside. I didn’t hear anyone breathing. It took a minute for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. The cabin was empty. |
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