Plot Summary
Helen Creighton is seen to be a pioneer of the folklore movement in the Maritime provinces. She was instrumental in collecting and recording songs and stories from all over the Maritime provinces.
Sircom introduces Helen Creighton as a young woman, tells the story of Helen's years during the war, talks about her passions and the singers and songs that inspired her.
Review
Although this book is dated, it does a great job at painting a vivid picture of tHelen Creighton. The sentences and paragraphs have been abbreviated, and the language is succinct - making it suitable for a young adult audience. This would be a great book for any child who is interested in history, and would prove to be a valuable resource for a written school assignment.
Because the book is a biography, and written in the traditional biography style - chronological - the story is not always gripping. It is rather serious and chalk full of facts and details. I do not think that many children would read this for pleasure, however, it is informative and strongly suited for school work.
Age Range -8-12
Rating
**
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