Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
by Jean Lee Latham
Nathaniel’s hope of attending Harvard ended when his father apprenticed him to a chandlery. Can he find a way to follow his dreams?
Book Summary — 251 pages
Book Category — Historical fiction
Theme — Perseverance, love of learning
Setting — America, 1775-1850
Novel Study Highlights — 7 units
Spelling-Vocabulary — Medium
Critical Thinking — Medium
Biblical Focus — Trust
Related Studies — Astronomy, navigation, sailing, surveying, Latin, business ventures