Sunday, November 9, 2014

Phoebe and the General by Judith Berry Griffin illustrated by Margot Tomes*

The year is 1776.  Colonist and the British are at odds.  Phoebe's father, a freed African American, runs an inn where Patriots gather.  Her father is good at listening and has learned that someone wants to take George Washington's life.  When George Washington and his family move close by the inn, Phoebe's father sends her to be one of the servants so she can find out who is intending to take the General's life.
A short book full of excitement and good character development.
I have seen this book titled, Phoebe the Spy but my library had the older copy with this title.
*Highly recommend.

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