Phoebe the Spy (Paperback)

~ Judith Griffin (Author), Margot Tomes (Illustrator) "In 1776, the year Phoebe Fraunces was thirteen years old, her father gave her a very dangerous job..." (more)
Key Phrases: General Washington, Queen's Head, Mortier House (more...)

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Product Description

Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One day Phoebe's father tells her that Washington is planning to leave town in a few days, and the person plotting against him will act before then. Phoebe is very frightened, but she is determined to figure out who is after Washington before it's too late. . . .

"This episode drawn from the Revolutionary War is related with historical accuracy and suspense and illustrated with finesse." (School Library Journal)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (August 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698119568
• ISBN-13: 978-0698119567
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185,475 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good HISTORICAL FICTION., December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Phoebe the Spy (Paperback)

Excellent story for young people to understand this period in our history. Suggest ages 9 through 12 years old. Similar to Johnny Tremain, establishes examples for children to live up to for the rest of their lives. Will become a favorite with my family. Must be remembered that the book, as admitted by the author, is "essentially historically accurate."

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book for children, July 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Phoebe the Spy (Paperback)

I first read this book when I was in the fourth grade. I still like to read it. It's about a 13 year old girl in 1776 Manhattan who is given an assingment by her father, Samuel Fraunces, to help save George Washington's life. It's nice to read about an ordinary person affecting history.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Phoebe the Spy (Turtleback)

I have used Phoebe The Spy in my 2nd and 3rd grade classes as a Read A Loud book. The students love the story, especially because it centers around a child saving George Washington's life. This is an excellent book to use as a story starter for writing projects.