Steamboat in a Cornfield
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986

Steamboat in a Cornfield

By John Hartford

A steamboat runs aground in a cornfield.

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In 1910, the steamboat Virginia faces an unexpected challenge when it runs aground in a cornfield along the Ohio River. As the crew grapples with this bizarre predicament, questions arise: How did they end up here, and what will it take to set them free? This rhyming tale invites readers to explore a curious incident where land and river collide, testing the resilience and ingenuity of those aboard.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1987)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Published
October 14, 1986
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780517561416

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