Book Series · 3 Books

The Thrifty Guides Books

In order from The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution to The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times.

The Thrifty Guides series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jonathan W. Stokes, published between 2018 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 140 pages.

The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece
The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times
The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
Sale price
$899
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution

By Jonathan W. Stokes, David Sossella (Illustrator)

Navigate the American Revolution with a time traveler's guide to espionage, rebellion, and historical hijinks.

144 pages· 20,653 words· Est. 3 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Embark on a time-traveling adventure to the American Revolution with a guidebook that offers practical tips for history enthusiasts. Discover how to join Paul Revere's spy ring, enlist in Washington's army, and attend the Boston Tea Party without getting caught. Can you survive the era's challenges and even lunch with Alexander Hamilton? This humorous and informative guide is your ticket to experiencing history like never before, with advice on everything from finding accommodations to storming British defenses. Perfect for those ready to explore the past with a twist of adventure and wit.
The complete set

The Thrifty Guides Series

3 books · Published 2018–2019

Series
Sale price
$899

The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Navigate the American Revolution with a time traveler's guide to espionage, rebellion, and historical hijinks.

Sale price
$1049

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Navigate ancient Greece with humor and wit, avoiding Persian armies and finding budget-friendly tunics.

The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Navigate medieval times with humor and wit in this time travel guide parody.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Thrifty Guides series?

There are 3 books in the Thrifty Guides series. It began with The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution in 2018, and the newest book, The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Thrifty Guides books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Thrifty Guides book is the longest?

The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution is the longest book in the series at 20,653 words (144 pages).

Which Thrifty Guides book is the shortest?

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece is the shortest at 17,901 words (144 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Thrifty Guides to life.

01

Jonathan W. Stokes

Author
02

David Sossella

Illustrator
03

Xavier Bonet

Illustrator

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