Tammy & the Declaration of Independence (The Wurtherington Diaries #2)

Tammy & the Declaration of Independence (The Wurtherington Diaries #2)
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Age Range
8+
Release Date
October 01, 2015
ISBN
9781499587951
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Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this exciting new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained and the Declaration of Independence is signed on July Fourth, 1776. The emphasis is on telling a spell binding story that will leave any reader with a firm understanding of the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the reasons for the Revolutionary War. The reader will be alongside of the leaders of the Revolutionary War as they reach the decisions that will make them true heroes in the minds of historians. Tammy becomes a part of the rebel minutemen and joins the spy network that led to Paul Revere's famous ride in which he declared, "The British Coming!" Ride along with Tammy and Paul Revere and then witness her account of "The Shot Heard Around the World?" in Lexington. Historians have long argued as to exactly who fired that first shot that began the Revolution War and Tammy's accounting settles the issue for all time. You will be there on a hot summer day in Independence Hall when the Committee of Five, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston are nominated to write the Declaration of Independence. Take part in the discussions during the three weeks in which they created what many believe to be the most important words in the history of the English language. The reader will be see how Tammy assisted Betsy Ross and George Washington in creating the first American flag. And exactly how did that crack in the Liberty Bell occur? Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the American Revolution began with out a hitch.

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Enchanting and Fun
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In the second book to The Wurtherington Diary, Tammy gets to travel through time to make sure the signing of the Declaration of Independence happens before history is changed forever! While reading about Tammy’s adventures you get to meet all the important people that were a part of creating America’s history.

Tammy and the Declaration of Independence is a great way for children to learn about the forging of our nation’s independence. While I am currently reading an adult biography on Benjamin Franklin, this book was a fun addition to my reading. In book 2, Tammy notices that thinks are a bit off; the flag looks different and British soldiers are marching in the street! Never mind the reaction when she mentions saying the pledge, the whole world seems to be going crazy.
Tammy then realizes her mission is to go back in time. In this new reality she has found herself in, Thomas Paine never wrote Common Sense With the help of her friends, Tammy, Cedric, Zeke, and Ming Alred of Kira, go off on a heroic adventure to set history straight.

Reynold Jay has another amazing writer and the illustrations, again, bring everything to life. I declare this is a fun read for all ages. Just like the first book in the Wurtherington Diary series, this one is sure to find a spot on my children’s bookshelves.
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Beautiful illustrations
Great way to learn about historical facts
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