The crimson cap belonged to Pierre’s father and now it was his. Pierre did not want to leave his mother, sister and younger brothers behind but he was the oldest boy, and he was responsible for them now that his father was gone. Even if he was only 10 years old he had to try and find help for his family and the people at the French settlement. Pierre and the men encounter hunger, pain and illness as the ill-fated expedition unravels. Most of the men kill each other and Pierre ends up living with an Indian family. They nurse Pierre back to health. He learns their language and customs, to hunt, to swim and to live like they do. Will Pierre ever make it back to the settlement and his family? This gripping story is based on the real Pierre Talon and true events in history of America.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Ellen Howard'sThe Crimson Cap: A Review by Ms. Lane!
The crimson cap belonged to Pierre’s father and now it was his. Pierre did not want to leave his mother, sister and younger brothers behind but he was the oldest boy, and he was responsible for them now that his father was gone. Even if he was only 10 years old he had to try and find help for his family and the people at the French settlement. Pierre and the men encounter hunger, pain and illness as the ill-fated expedition unravels. Most of the men kill each other and Pierre ends up living with an Indian family. They nurse Pierre back to health. He learns their language and customs, to hunt, to swim and to live like they do. Will Pierre ever make it back to the settlement and his family? This gripping story is based on the real Pierre Talon and true events in history of America.
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