
By Connie Roop, Peter Roop, Peter E. Hanson (Illustrator)
Part of the On My Own History series
A young spy risks his life to deliver a secret message in enemy territory.
In 1777, young John Darragh navigates the perilous streets of British-occupied Philadelphia. Tasked with delivering a crucial message to the American army, he faces the constant threat of capture and execution. Can he outsmart the enemy and fulfill his mission, or will his daring act of espionage cost him everything? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and intrigue.
Fourteen-year-old John Darragh was a spy. But British-occupied Philadelphia in 1777 was not a safe place for an American spy. If he were captured, John knew he would be hanged. In this suspenseful story based on accounts of the Darragh family’s spying activities for General Washington, young John undertakes a dangerous mission to deliver a message to the American army.
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