Friend or Foe: A Tale of Connecticut During the War of 1812 is a historical fiction novel written by Frank Samuel Child in 1900. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the life of a young boy named Tom, who lives in Connecticut. Tom's father is a sea captain who is captured by the British navy and taken as a prisoner of war. Tom is left to take care of his family, including his mother and sister, and must find a way to survive during...