• Age: 10 to 18
• Grade: 5 to 12

176 page, beautifully colored, graphic novel featuring 101 page historically accurate comic strip about a Canadian family caught up in the war. With an accompanying illustrated summary of the war and its implications for Canada and America, written by acclaimed Canadian military historian Mark Zuehlke, including maps and illustrations.

The story follows the Loxleys, a Canadian family living in the Niagara peninsula as they're torn apart by the American invasion of Canada in 1812, andthe subsequent war that raged across both countries as British troops, Canadian militia, and First Nation warriors sought to thwart the expansionist plans of the American government.

The story follows the characters through key historical events as they deal with the realities of war on their doorstep, the personal loss, setbacks and victories tied into the conflict. Winner of two Book Publishers Association of Alberta 2014 Awards: Book of the Year Award - Children and Young Adult Book; Book Design Award - Book Illustration.

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Hailed by Jack Granatstein as Canadas leading popular military historian and short-listed for both the 2007 and 2013 Pierre Berton Award for popularizing Canadian history, Mark Zuehlke is the author of 26 books, including 14 devoted to military history. Tragedy at Dieppe is the latest in his bestselling Canadian Battle Series, which includes Ortona, The Liri Valley, The Gothic Line, Juno Beach Operation Husky, Holding Juno, Breakout from Juno, Terrible Victory, and On to Victory. He is also the co-author of The Canadian Military Atlas.

Zuehlke first began writing about the role Canadians played in World War II after discussing the Battle of Ortona with several veterans following a Remembrance Day ceremony in Kelowna, B.C. Discovering no book had been written on this pivotal battle, he decided to fill that gap, which resulted in the publication of Ortona: Canadas Epic Worl

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"This large format graphic novel will have wide appeal because of its vibrantly coloured illustrations, attention to details, adventure, and variety of narrative voices. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." (Val Ken Lem for Canadian Materials)
"Alan Grant has crafted a truly engaging and emotional look at the War of 1812 through a family that lived on the Canadian side of Niagara. . . .The Loxleys And The War Of 1812 is an excellent story of family and conflict; very engaging and appealing to all ages. Renegade has done a wonderful job of packaging this as an educational resource and hopefully librarians and educators will take advantage." (Comic Book Daily)
"I am thrilled to see such impressive levels of quality employed in enabling others to relive important history. Entertaining and educational, this book deserves awards. But more than that, it deserves to be read." – The Lottery Party Comic
"A deeply moving, informative, even-handed and intensely exciting tale of ordinary people moved to defend themselves against greed and aggression set against the backdrop of possibly the most ineptly handled, poorly executed war in history." – Win Wiacek, Now Read This
"The Loxleys and The War of 1812 is a must-read. This book cannot come be more highly recommended. 4.5/5." – Daniel Alvarez, Unleash the Fanboy
"It's a terrific book, well deserving of a read by anyone at all interested in the period, and a powerful story of those caught up in war – at any time. Recommended." – John Freeman, Down the Tubes
"A truly engaging and emotional look at the War of 1812. The Loxleys And The War Of 1812 is an excellent story of family and conflict; very engaging and appealing to all ages." – Scott VanderPloeg, Comic Book Daily