Long May She Wave
The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation
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Publisher Description
Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country’s iconic symbol for freedom.
Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry.
But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Debut author Fulton delves into the life of a young seamstress who helped create the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's "Defense of Fort M'Henry," which became the national anthem. In 1812, when America went to war with the British, Caroline Pickersgill and a houseful of women began sewing a banner large enough for the British to see "from miles away." A red, white, and blue motif flows through Berry's (A Passion for Elephants) collaged block print artwork, creating bold, if somewhat static, scenes. Fulton incorporates passages from "The Star-Spangled Banner" throughout, albeit in a somewhat forced manner ("Each explosion gave enough light for Caroline to see, through the night, that the flag was still there"). An author's note adds welcome context. Ages 4 8.
