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Dolls of Our Lives

75: This Shed is On Fire: Caroline's Battle

Dolls of Our Lives

Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney

Society & Culture, History

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 November 2021

⏱️ ? minutes

Summary

In the fifth Caroline book, we learn that her fight song—her prove she's alright song— is the Star-Spangled Banner. There's no fire burning in her bones, but in this "saves the day" story, there is a lingering threat that Mama will torch the entire shipyard. Throughout Caroline's Battle, three generations of women show that they are willing to step up and fight the British at almost any cost. As quick as you can say "ash on the breeze," a scary confrontation with the enemy seems to fizzle out. We discuss Mama's bookkeeping, Papa's fragility, grandma's weaponry, Francis Scott Key, and of course, other War of 1812 power ballads.

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