Rescue on the Outer Banks
From the Series On My Own History
On October 11, 1896, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse, Ginger, watch as the brave surfmen of Pea Island struggle to save the lives of nine people stranded on a shipwreck. Sam has dreamt of becoming a surfman just like the all-African-American crew, and this is his chance. Can he and Ginger help the crew rescue the victims, or will they be lost forever?
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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Notable AwardNotable Award NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“This exciting and fast-paced tale will inspire its young readers and the large typeface and illustrations make the story easy to follow. The watercolors are detailed enough to show the characters’ emotions and reflect the tale’s drama perfectly.”
—Kirkus Reviews
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Newly independent readers with a penchant for true adventure will welcome these new entries [Rescue on the Outer Banks and The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft] in the On My Own History series.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
School Library Journal
“The text and evocative, full-color watercolor artwork give life to a long-forgotten and exciting sea rescue. A page-turner for newly independent readers.”
—School Library Journal