The HAT, GEORGE WASHINGTON, and ME!
“Daniel Jonathan Boone, don’t you even think about it!”
When a mysterious package arrives in the mail with only a tricorn hat and a playset inside, fourteen-year-old Daniel, of course, tries on the hat. Now he’s in for it because the hat won’t come off! Daniel suddenly finds bullies at every turn, redcoats pounding on the school room door, and a patriot in his cereal box! It’s modern-day Millford and time is running out. Will Daniel and his friend, Rebecca, solve the mystery of the hat before it’s too late? Join the fun and adventure in The Hat, George Washington, and Me!
REVIEWS
Fourteen year old Daniel J. Boone is not looking forward to his family’s upcoming move to the small town of Millford. Not only is the town far from his friends, but it cannot even be located on a map. After months of attempting to fit into his new surroundings, a mysterious package arrives for Daniel that is filled with toys representing the American Revolutionary War. When Daniel dons a hat from the box and it will not come off, he and his new friends find themselves in an adventure through time to help find a place for Millford in the post-revolutionary United States.
Fans of the I Survived series will love this exciting approach to the American Revolutionary War. While the protagonists come from the present day, they interact with real historical figures in a true historical context. Facts and events from the American Revolution are woven smoothly into the text, and readers of all ages will come away with a better understanding of this period in history than they had before reading the book.
Recognizable middle grade experiences like first loves, family dynamics, and bullying are also included in the text, which give the story a very approachable quality despite its more fantastic elements. At the end of the book, readers will find extensive supplementary material, including a brief timeline of George Washington’s life, a list of clever facts, and the Declaration of Independence.
Though relatively short, this book includes all the necessary elements of a complete novel, and it is well-written, as well. Middle grade readers with an interest in history and excitement will appreciate the fast-paced nature of this story. This is an entertaining addition to library collections for young readers.
I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.