The Courage of Sarah Noble
Author: Alice Dalgliesh
Illustrator: Leonard Weisgard
Genre: Historical Fiction
Awards: Newbery Honor
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
The Courage of Sarah Noble is the story of eight year old, Sarah. She goes with her father to New Milford, to take care of him while he builds their new house. When they arrive, they come face to face with the Schaghticoke tribe who had previously lived on the land. Sarah Noble is hesitant to interact with the tribe due to the rumors she has heard. However, she comes to realize that they are friendly as they help her father and her survive. Sarah's family join her and her father when the house is finished. Sarah then tells her mother that she wants to become a school teacher.
If I used this book in my classroom, I would most likely use it for a unit on colonial life. The story of Sarah and her father would give students an idea of how life was back then.
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