One of the exciting parts of reading about Canadian history is discovering about our Canadian heroes and heroines. The story Madeleine Takes Command is an engaging story about a young girl who, at age 14, is left in charge of a garrison of soldiers along with a few civilians. Her parents have gone to Montreal by boat and will by back in a few days. The soldiers do not listen to Madeleine - with dire results - and she is left with a small group to defend against the Mohawks. The year is 1692.

A story of steadfast courage and clever strategy.