"He told her stories about storms and drowning sailors, sinking boats and rescues."
Ages: 5 - 8
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Pages: 32
Time Period: 1800s
Oh, how she loved the sea! So imagine Ida Lewis' delight when her father becomes the new lighthouse keeper of Lime Rock. Lewis eagerly partakes in her father's duties such as learning to row and keeping the lighthouse's light clean and bright. As she works with her father, he tells her stories of drowning sailors and rescues. He also tells his daughter what to do if she has to deal with such an emergency. Good thing Ida Lewis was paying attention, because the day is coming when she will have to recall those lessons. The Bravest Woman in America by Marissa Moss (a picture book) is about a young hero and how she began the work that would earn her the title of "Bravest Woman in America."
This book is a must read! The author presents Lewis's story in an easy-to-follow, narrative format. The painted illustrations are dynamic and colorful. There's an "Author Note" in the back with more details about Lewis' life after the events of the book.
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Content Warnings
Content that some individuals may find controversial or objectionable. Attention was given to include content which may offend people of a particular culture, race or religion and details which the sensitive child may find unsettling or troublesome.
"No Spoilers" offers a summary of content issues while avoiding spoilers. "With Spoilers" lists the potential content issues in detail.
No Spoilers:
Two potentially triggering and scary illustrations showing people in a life-threatening situation.
With Spoilers:
Scary Elements
There are two illustrations that depict people drowning. One is a close-up.
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