On Christmas Day, Mel finds General George Washington lying dead as a doornail in a stable. But Mel knows that George Washington must cross the Delaware River, or the course of American history will be changed forever.

Could Mel’s iPhone have sent him back in time to 1776? And can Mel and his schoolmates, know-it-all Bev and laid-back Brandon, come to the rescue? Perhaps, with a little help from two colonial kids and Benjamin Franklin himself.

Debut novelist David Potter cleverly combines time travel, humor, and American history in this fast-paced adventure. For American Revolution enthusiasts, there’s information about historical reenactments, additional reading, and websites.

What…are those boxes?  Why are you holding them thusly?”

General George Washington

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

 

Founding Documents

• Transcript of the Declaration of Independence (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html)
• Transcript of the Constitution (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html)
• Transcript of the Bill of Rights (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights.html)

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Reenactments & Living History

• The Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts an annual memorial recreation of Washington Crossing the Delaware River. A dress rehearsal of the Crossing occurs on in early December, and the “official” Crossing occurs each Christmas Day at approximately 1:00pm. Located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing/.