The First Conspiracy

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Mike This is a true story about events, during the American Revolution, that reveal a plot against George Washington. The book includes quotations from doc…moreThis is a true story about events, during the American Revolution, that reveal a plot against George Washington. The book includes quotations from documents that were written during that time period. The plot even involves conspirators who were tasked with protecting Washington's life. Brad Meltzer, the author, is an excellent historian and storyteller.(less)

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What happened to Isaac Ketchum, Gilbert Forbes, and the Young brothers? I wish the authors had thought to add this info to their book.

Brendan Apparently Ketcham and the other counterfeiters were pardoned, according to this link. However, since Washington and his army were driven out of NYC, …moreApparently Ketcham and the other counterfeiters were pardoned, according to this link. However, since Washington and his army were driven out of NYC, it is not likely that they would have maintained control of the jails anyway.

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What is the book about?

Mike This is a true story about events, during the American Revolution, that reveal a plot against George Washington. The book includes quotations from doc…moreThis is a true story about events, during the American Revolution, that reveal a plot against George Washington. The book includes quotations from documents that were written during that time period. The plot even involves conspirators who were tasked with protecting Washington's life. Brad Meltzer, the author, is an excellent historian and storyteller.(less)

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What is the age recommendation for this book?

Clwseattle What is the age recommendation for
The First Conspiracy (Young Reader's Edition): The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
by Brad Meltzer (Author), …moreWhat is the age recommendation for
The First Conspiracy (Young Reader's Edition): The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
by Brad Meltzer (Author), Josh Mensch (Author)
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What reading level is this at?

Jim Welke I'd put it at about a 9th-grade or 10th-grade reading level. It's a great read for high school student that enjoys history. It goes more in-depth than…moreI'd put it at about a 9th-grade or 10th-grade reading level. It's a great read for high school student that enjoys history. It goes more in-depth than most history textbooks when discussing the American Revolutionary War. The book goes beyond the dates of the battles and discusses the actual living conditions of the soldiers and the back and forth between civilians trying to assert influence in the war. (less)

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