Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Study Guide

Story Summary: The 1956 Newbery Medal winner. Nathaniel Bowditch becomes an indentured servant at the age of 12, giving up his dreams of going to Harvard. Through hard work and perseverance, Nat continues his studies on his own. His discoveries in the field of navigation are put to the test when Nat becomes the captain of his own ship. A true story.Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed.