Brief Description: In the midst of a backyard campout, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back to the time of George Washington and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand and learn the sober realities of war. Biographical Note: The bestselling author of GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS and THE RAVENMASTER'S SECRET, Woodruff has written more than twenty books for children, including picture books, historical fiction, and lighthearted fantasy. Her numerous school visits each year are popular with kids and teachers. The sequel to GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SPY, will be published in November 2010. She lives with her family in Martin's Creek, Pennsylvania. Brief Description: A magical rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at Trenton where they get a first-hand lesson on the American Revolution. Through encounters with Hessian soldiers, revolutionaries, and even George Washington himself, Matthew, Quentin, Hooter, Tony, and Katie watch history unfold before their eyes as they see first-hand the grim realities of war and learn the cost of their freedom. Marc Notes: An Apple signature.;Reprint. Originally published: 1991.;In the midst of a backyard campout, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back to the time of George Washington and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand and learn the sober realities of war. Publisher Marketing: A historic time-travel Revolutionary War adventure! Exciting companion to George Washington's Spy! A mysterious rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at Trenton where they experience the American Revolution. Through encounters with Hessian soldiers, revolutionaries, and even George Washington himself, Matthew, Quentin, Hooter, Tony, and Katie watch history unfold before their eyes as they see first-hand, the grim realities of war and the cost of freedom. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/25/1993 (EAN 9780590440363, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1991 (EAN 9780590440356, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 10/04/1991 (EAN 9780590440356, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/1991 (EAN 9780590440356, Hardcover) Author: Woodruff, ElviraPublisher: Scholastic PaperbacksBinding: PaperbackPub Date: 1993-02-01BISAC: Juvenile Fiction|Action & Adventure|Juvenile Fiction|Historical|United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods|Juvenile Fiction|Places|United States|Juvenile Fiction|Biographical|United States|Juvenile Fiction|Fantasy|GeneralSubjects: History|Space and time|United States|Washington, George|Revolution, 1775-1783Weight: 0.27 lbsISBN: 9780590440363ASIN: -SKU: SP-9780590440363
