For His Country, and Grandmother and the Crow
Marshall Saunders’ For His Country, and Grandmother and the Crow is a story of courage, loyalty, and love. It is set in the early 1900s in the Canadian prairies, and follows the story of a young Métis boy named Pierre. Pierre is a brave and loyal boy who is determined to protect his family and his country. When Pierre’s grandmother is taken away by the Canadian government, Pierre is determined to get her back. He sets off on a journey to find her, and along the way he meets a mysterious crow who helps him on his quest. With the help of the crow, Pierre is able to find his grandmother and bring her home. Throughout his journey, Pierre learns the importance of courage, loyalty, and love. He also learns the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult. In the end, Pierre is able to save his grandmother and his country, and he is rewarded with a medal of honor for his bravery.
By Marshall Saunders · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Adventure · 2 chapters · 7,937 words
First lines
"My country! 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing!"
Here the singer's voice broke down, and I peered curiously around my corner of the wall. He was pacing to and fro on the river-bank -- a weary-faced lad with pale cheeks and drooping shoulders. Beyond him a fat French footman lay asleep on the grass, one hand loosely clutching a novel. An elderly goat, grazing nearer and nearer the man, kept a wary eye on the book, and finally seizing it, devoured it leaf by leaf. At this the weary-faced boy did not smile, and then I knew there was something the matter with him.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Marshall Saunders
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Adventure
- Length: 7,937 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 218 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in a specific time period, likely involving a war or conflict, and the protagonist's relationship with their grandmother and a crow.
- Family Drama — The title suggests a story focusing on the protagonist's relationship with their family, particularly their grandmother and a crow.
- Adventure — The title suggests a story involving a journey or quest, likely involving the protagonist's relationship with their grandmother and a crow.
Tags
Americans · Canadian · Children's stories · Crows · France · Grandmothers · Juvenile fiction · Patriotism · away · boy · boys · children