Inspired by a dream, Ben builds a boat and then sends it down the Mississippi River, all the way from Minnesota to New Orleans.
A child s grief for a lost brother and a father s plan for rebuilding his home and family are simply and eloquently captured in this vividly illustrated chapter book."
Ben's Boat
Ben's Boat Ride
Young Ben explores the northern river ecosystem, witnessing some animal hi-jinks in a humorous take on the house-that-jack-built trope. Eight pages of information about the animals encountered and key concepts for ecology conclude the book.
Hop-on-board with 'Ben and the Mysterious Sound' and help solve the riddle.
With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic.
Five Months in a Leaky Boat is a brilliant adventure story, and a travel narrative that illuminates the beauty and complexity of an almost unknown part of the world.
... boat went alongside the other fishing-boat with a splintering of oars and a great cheer from the King's men. Then the dull crack of a musket-shot echoed across the water. One of the men in the boat with Ben uttered a startled oath. 'I'm ...
Two days after Arnold sent his July letter, he finally received his long-awaited reply from Andre. ... set aside £300 for the general's disposal in addition to the ₤200 earnest money sent to Arnold via Mr. Wallace, Arnold's agent.
A sail-and-oar adventure in our own boat, one having the inevitable beauty of a form which accurately meets function - this is the dream of many of us. But Ben Crawshaw shows us that the dream is nearer to our grasp than we may think.