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| Author | Patricia Willis |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction, Children's literature |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | March 17, 1997 (Hardcover) April 1, 1999 (Paperback) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 192 |
| ISBN | isbn-10: 0380731517 isbn-13: 978-0395770443 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
| Followed by | The Barn Burner |
Danger Along the Ohio is a novel of historical fiction written by Patricia Willis and first published in 1997, it was the paperback edition. A hardcover edition was published in 1999. There was also a limited edition library binding edition that came out on October 1999.
Synopsis
Traveling down the Ohio River in May 1793, thirteen-year-old Amos and his younger siblings Clara and Jonathan are separated from their father during an raid by Shawnee Indians. The three children are swept down the river and must make their way back through the wilderness in the direction of the Marietta, Ohio settlement, hoping to find their father there. Their plight becomes still more dramatic — and dangerous — when Amos rescues a wounded Shawnee boy from drowning in the river. They call him Red Noccasin. Although Red Moccasin mistrusts them and his condition slows them down, Amos refuses to leave him behind to die. The children continue their dangerous journey towards the Marietta Settlement on their own.
Characters
Major Characters
- Amos: The oldest boy of the family. His brothers and sisters are Clara and Jonathan.
- Clara: The only girl of the family. Her brothers are Amos and Jonathan.
- Jonathan: The youngest boy of the family. His brothers and sisters are Amos and Clara.
Minor Characters
- Father: Father of Amos, Clara, and Jonathan. His name is unknown.
- Red Moccasin: He is a Indian that Amos Clara and Jonathan found. He is a Shawnee. His grandfather is Old Indian Man. His Indian name is unknown.
- Old Indian Man: He is Red Moccasin's Grandfather. His name is unknown.
- Queen Anne: Amos, Clara,and Jonathan's cow.
- Simon: Amos old friend. Amos accidently killed him with a gun when they where playing a game.It was when Amos [supposed to be not loaded] pulled that trigger and said "Bang,your dead!" The gun was loaded and it hit him in the stomach. It killed him a couple days later.
Reception
Industry reviews
- Kirkus Reviews
...Willis has created a rousing adventure; it will have readers turning the pages and rooting for the spunky Dunn kids all the way. [1]
- From School Library Journal
...The author's sturdy plot advances distinctly and chronologically, resulting in pure suspense. She keeps her vocabulary action-oriented and her dialogue straightforward. The young Shawnee's presence raises intriguing philosophical questions regarding the nature of communication and the components of true friendship. After all of this, who could complain about a contrived happy ending? [2]
- Booklist
...In this fast-paced adventure, Willis successfully re-creates the anti-Indian prejudice of 1795 when white easterners fought to settle Ohio.[2]
Awards
Danger Along the Ohio has won the following awards...
- Spur Award for Best Juvenile Fiction in 1998.[3]
- Young Hoosier Book Award [Nominee] [4]
- Society of School Librarians International Book Awards 1997, Novel (Grades K-6) [5]
References
- ^ "Danger Along the Ohio". Google Books. Retrieved 2010-04-09.
- ^ a b "Danger along the Ohio". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-04-09.
- ^ "Spur Award History". Western Writers of America. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ "Librarything.com".
- ^ "Danger Along the Ohio-Create Award Winning Booklists". Literatureplace. Retrieved 2010-4-9.
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External links
- http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/188-7285912-8554614?asin=B002S2VFRU&afid=yahoosspplp_bmvd&CPNG=bookmarked&lnm=B002S2VFRU%7CDanger-Along-Ohio-Camelot-Paperback_:_Books&ref=tgt_adv_XSNG1060
- http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/ISBNInquiry.asp?r=1&IF=N&EAN=9780380731510&cm_mmc=Google%20Book%20Search-_-k118169-_-j14953980-_-Googe%20Book%20Search%20(non-B%26N%20Imprint)