George Washington's Spy

This historic time-travel fantasy is a riveting sequel to a bestselling classic.Ten-year-old Matt Carlton and six friends are accidentally swept back in time--to Boston in 1776! The British now occupy the city, and redcoat guards are everywhere! While the boys are being held captive by a den of Patriot spies, the girls have been taken in by a wealthy Tory family.The pox is rampant; danger lies around every corner--and there's no hope for returning home to their own time. How will these seven children survive?Readers will relish the nonstop action and humorous dialogue in this riveting sequel to Woodruff's bestselling novel, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS. Praise for George Washington's Spy"Woodruff does an excellent job of conveying the complexities of war... This is a great introduction to the Revolutionary period, brought to life with historical figures and conflicts through the eyes of today's kids...[F]ast paced, exciting, and informative." -School Library Journal"Woodruff effectively approaches the human tragedy of war without losing her story's light touch." -The Horn Book GuidePraise for George Washington's Socks"An overnight camp-out turns into a harrowing trip to colonial America in this action-packed novel... Young history buffs and adventure seekers alike will enjoy this journey to the past." -Publishers Weekly"Time travel and historical fiction combine in this novel of the American Revolution." -School Library Journal 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. Praise for George Washington's Spy
"Woodruff does an excellent job of conveying the complexities of war... This is a great introduction to the Revolutionary period, brought to life with historical figures and conflicts through the eyes of today's kids...[F]ast paced, exciting, and informative." -School Library Journal
"Woodruff effectively approaches the human tragedy of war without losing her story's light touch." -The Horn Book Guide
Praise for George Washington's Socks
"An overnight camp-out turns into a harrowing trip to colonial America in this action-packed novel... Young history buffs and adventure seekers alike will enjoy this journey to the past." -Publishers Weekly
"Time travel and historical fiction combine in this novel of the American Revolution." -School Library Journal