What the critics have said about Abenaki Captive

From Booklist:
Dubois is sensitive in presenting the Indian perspective on European encroachment, yet she also presents the colonists point of view. There is an abundance of vivid details about the Indian lifestyle and colonial life

From Kirkus Reviews:
A wealth of detail on Native American lifethis book is distinguished by the authors insight into mid-18th century Native Americans, pressed by the white culture yet firmly based in their own ways a swift-moving story that opens a window on an era

From The Horn Book:
Focusing on the relationship between Stark and a teenage Abenaki boy named Ogistin, the well-researched book depicts many differences between the colonists and the Native Americans

From School Library Journal about The Black Regiment

Grade 4-6 - Watercolor illustrations, maps, and reproductions assist in telling the story of the black slaves who fought in the Battle of Rhode Island during the American Revolution. Presented in a picture-book format, the narrative includes detailed descriptions of the events leading up to the formation of the Black Regiment and the role these soldiers played in the war. Relevant information about the history of slavery is also presented. Brennan concludes that the bravery of these men aided in the abolishment of slavery in America ("Their shining example proved that all men deserve to be free."). Large, action-packed paintings show the troops in action and provide a glimpse into the past. Sidebars support the text with additional information. A helpful glossary, a list of suggested reading, and places to visit are appended. - Christine E. Carr, Lester C. Noecker Elementary School, Roseland, NJ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. By now most Americans' mental image of Civil War battlefields has been revised to include black faces, but the same isn't yet true when it comes to the Revolutionary War. Brennan attempts to remedy this by introducing young readers to Rhode Island's "Black Regiment," made up primarily of slaves who fought not only for American independence but also for their own freedom--as promised by a state legislature desperate to shore up exhausted troops. . .Maps and sidebars lend added clarity to the main narrative. . . Jennifer Mattson Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

From Booklist:

Hale, the editor of such influential nineteenth-century women's magazines as American Ladies Magazine and Godey's Lady's Book, would probably be surprised to hear that she is best known today for writing "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Widowed as a young woman with four children, she supported her family by working as a shop owner, a writer, and finally a journal editor. Hale was active in many causes, from the completions of the Bunker Hill Monument to the establishment of a national day of Thanksgiving each November. Dubois provides a well-researched and clearly written account of the times of Sarah Hale, illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of period drawings, engravings, photos, and documents. Though there was no appended notes citing specific pages, the general sources of quotes are usually identified in the text. The book concludes with a detailed timeline, a list of library and historical collections consulted, and a selected bibliography. This sturdy paperback appears to be the only biography of Hale available for young people above the primary-grade level. ---Carolyn Phelan

Irmarie Jones, The Recorder, Greenfield, MA

"This collection of brief biographies of women with ties to the Bay State provides quick clear glimpses into the lives of famous—and not so famous—artists, scientists, athletes, and activists throughout the history of the Commonwealth…Students search for a subject for further research would be well served to begin here to find a woman they’d like to read more about…"

Jane Buchanan, award-winning author of several books for young readers. Her most recent title is from the Wicked History series: Mary Tudor-Courageous Queen or Bloody Mary?

"This book is very well written...there are women I never had met before. The glossaries are a nice touch...Excellent source for extra study by students."

From Melanie Plenda NH Sunday News March 22, 2009

[Women of Granite] “…shine (s) a spotlight on…women, and attempt(s) to take them from the back pages of history and put them into their proper places of prominence.”

From Rebecca Rule, The Sunday Monitor, August 17, 2008

These women are all role models. The variety of their accomplishments says to young readers: Look at the possibilities for you. You, too, can achieve your dreams, whether you're a musician like Marian MacDowell, a pioneering pilot like Bernice Blake Perry, a photographer like Lotte Jacobi or a doll maker and business woman like Annalee Thorndike...women of Granite would be a great addition to any town or school library. It could be the book that hooks a youngster on history...

From Lisa Parsons, The Hippo Press, July 17, 2008

Guess what: There’s more to New Hampshire history than John Stark and Daniel Webster. For kids ...needing summer reading material, Women of Granite is a good one. For grownups, it’s a good book to surf through — won’t take long and you’ll learn something....It lives up to its title: these are women you should know, and so the book tells you about them... It’s just about the sheer accomplishments of women.