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Scholastic Paperbacks, 1993-01-02

George Washington's Socks

George Washington's Socks

Time Travel Adventures

Elvira Woodruff, Author

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9780590440363

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In the midst of a backyard camp out, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back into 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.
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Transported to a turning point in history, readers follow modern children into a world where choices bear weight and bravery isn’t optional. This time-slip adventure fosters curiosity, deepens respect for those who came before, and invites reflection on freedom, responsibility, and the enduring cost of sacrifice.

Keywords and Themes: Action & Adventure • Biographical • Bravery • Courage • Decision-Making • Fantasy • Freedom • General • Historical • History • Juvenile Fiction • Leadership • Perseverance • Places • Respect • Responsibility • Sacrifice • United States • United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods

Readability • 5.1

Age Range • 9-12

Pages • 176

Subjects • United States • History • Revolution • 1775-1783 • Washington • George • Space and time

Categories • 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 | General

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