Buttons for General Washington
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1986 · Est. 13 min read

Buttons for General Washington

Written by Connie Roop and Peter Roop · Illustrated by Peter E. Hanson

Part of the On My Own History series

A young spy risks his life to deliver a secret message in enemy territory.

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48 pages· 1,496 words· Est. 13 min read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,496
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9473
Publication
Published
August 1, 1987
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
First Avenue Editions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780876144763
LCCN
86006120
OCLC
177141589

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