Laura: A Childhood Tale of Laura Secord

This fictional story of a young girls courage sets the stage for the heroism that made Laura Secord a household name. When her cow, Peg, wanders off one day Laura follows her and soon finds herself deep in the forest. Peg dies giving birth and Laura struggles to bring the newborn calf home safely. The final pages include factual information about one of Canada's best knownhistorical figures.

Author: Maxine Trottier

Publisher: Scholastic Canada

Year: 2003