Reconstructs a possible mission of the fourteen-year-old spy who carried messages to George Washington's camp in the buttons of his coat during the Revolutionary War.
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Grade 2–3—Take one brave young boy, encode a message and hide it in the buttons of his jacket, mix in the Redcoats and George Washington, and you have historical fiction perfect for early elementary students. Written by Peter and Connie Roop, the book (Carolrhoda Books, 1986) offers an account of a Quaker family who became spies for the American army during the Revolutionary War and the boy who carried messages to Washington's camp in the buttons of his coat. Jason Harris provides a measured, word-for-word reading, but doesn't change his voice for the different characters. There are minimal, unobtrusive sound effects, such as the occasional clip-clop of horses' hooves. The Author's Note explains the spy activities of John Darragh and his Quaker family and how they risked their lives for American freedom. A good way to introduce historical fiction in an easy-to-read format.—Marilyn Hersh, Hillside Elementary School, Farmington Hills, MI
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In Revolutionary times, spies sent secret messages in clever ways. In this true story, John Darragh, a teenaged spy from a Quaker family, carries a message to General Washington sewn inside his coat buttons. Narrator Jason Harris conveys how much is at stake (spies could be hung), creating a healthy dose of dramatic tension over John's loss of a button and his capture in the woods. Young historians will appreciate the accompanying book's simple but evocative watercolor illustrations and the production's background music, including the fifes and drums of a Revolutionary band. They'll also enjoy the story's plentiful dialogue as gruff soldiers, family members, and even General Washington himself make this story vivid for young history buffs. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great spy story,
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This review is from: Buttons for General Washington (On My Own History) (Paperback)
This easy to read book is great for the 1-3 grader who is studying the Revolutionary War. A family acts as spies for the patriots by smuggling messages. The mother places the messages inside her sons buttons and sews them onto his coat. The young boy then takes them to his brother who is stationed with General Washington. Plenty of colorful illustrations and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun to read.,
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This review is from: Buttons for General Washington (On My Own History) (Paperback)
This book was about a kid named John, and he was a spy for General Washington. I liked this book because the pictures were cool. They were very colorful. I learned some things about the Revolutionary War from reading this book. I learned that buttons could be used to carry secret messages, and that British soldiers hung American spies. I thought that John was really brave. This book makes me want to learn more about the Revolutionary War. I am 8 years old and in 3rd Grade, and this book was easy for me to read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping!,
This review is from: Buttons for General Washington (On My Own History) (Paperback)
I just read this to my 6 year old daughter who's becoming interested in George Washington. Until now she's had the impression that the soldiers were mostly nice guys, but this made it much clearer that the war was a dangerous time. The boy clearly could have been hanged if he had been discovered. She was riveted, but having glanced through ahead of time, I made sure not to read it in front of my 3 year old, definitely too scary for him.
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- George Washington (History Makers Bios) by Candice F. Ransom in Back Matter
- Declaring Freedom (How Government Works) by Gwenyth Swain in Back Matter
- Literature for Lively Lessons by Sheila Edwards on page 170
- The American Revolution (History Comes Alive Teaching Unit, Grades 4-8) by Jacqueline Glasthal on page 50
- A Landscape with Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind by Michael D. O'Brien in Back Matter
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