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The Flag Maker
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The Flag Maker Paperback - 2007

by Bartoletti, Susan Campbell

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Here in lyrical prose is the story of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the national anthem of the United States. This flag, which came to be known as the Star-Spangled Banner, also inspired author Susan Campbell Bartoletti, who, upon seeing it at the Smithsonian Institution, became curious about the hands that had sewn it.

Here is her story of the early days of this flag as seen through the eyes of young Caroline Pickersgill, the daughter of an important flag maker, Mary Pickersgill, and the granddaughter of a flag maker for General George Washington’s Continental Army. It is also a story about how a symbol motivates action and emotion, brings people together, and inspires courage and hope.

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HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Details

  • Title The Flag Maker
  • Author Bartoletti, Susan Campbell
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, U.S.A.
  • Date May 14, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GRP96756186
  • ISBN 9780618809110 / 0618809112
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8 x 0.16 in (24.13 x 20.32 x 0.41 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Library of Congress subjects Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814, United States - History - War of 1812
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003000539
  • Dewey Decimal Code 975.203

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Summary

Here in lyrical prose is the story of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the national anthem of the United States. This flag, which came to be known as the Star-Spangled Banner, also inspired author Susan Campbell Bartoletti, who, upon seeing it at the Smithsonian Institution, became curious about the hands that had sewn it.

Here is her story of the early days of this flag as seen through the eyes of young Caroline Pickersgill, the daughter of an important flag maker, Mary Pickersgill, and the granddaughter of a flag maker for General George Washington’s Continental Army. It is also a story about how a symbol motivates action and emotion, brings people together, and inspires courage and hope.

First line

It was 1812, and the United States was at war with Britain.