Washington's War

Blast to the Past #7

by Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon, Guy Francis (Illustrations)

Keep history on track -- that's an order!

Abigail and her friends have an important job today: They must convince George Washington to stay in Valley Forge and continue to fight the Revolutionary War. The future of America depends on him!

Turns out, General Washington is superstubborn. No matter what the kids say, or where they take him, they can't get him to change his mind. Will Abigail and the boys succeed, or will the father of our country become just a blip in history?

Genres: Historical Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

#1 New York Times Best Selling Author, Stacia Deutsch has written more than 300 books.

In addition to her award-winning creative chapter book series entitled Blast to the Past, Stacia has also ghostwritten for a popular girls' mystery series, published non-fiction texts, and penned a young adult romantic comedy called In the Stars. She has also penned popular titles for Girls who Code Books 1 & 2 and several Spirit: Riding Free books.

Additionally, Stacia has written junior movie tie-in novelizations for summer blockbuster films, including HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, the New York Times Best Seller: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS JR. MOVIE NOVEL, and THE SMURFS MOVIE NOVELS.

Check out Stacia's website for more titles!

A bit more about me:
✥ Lives on a Ranch with 4 horses, 2 cats, 2 dogs and a lot of lizards
✥ Has an Masters in Fine Arts from Western State Colorado in Genre Fiction
✥ Was recently awarded a Doctor of Divinity honorary degree from Hebrew Union College
✥ Grew up in Denver, lived in Cincinnati, and now lives in California

Find her at www.staciadeutsch.com.
Email: staciadeutsch.writes@gmail.com
Twitter: @staciadeutsch, www.facebook/staciadeutsch, and www.instagram.com/staciadeutsch_writes/
Stacia lives in Temecula, California.

Reviews

[Wayne Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abigail and her friends Jacob, his twin brother Zack, and Bo are members of the History Club. Their third-grade social studies teacher, Mr. Caruthers, has invented a time-travel computer, but a woman named Babs Magee stole it and has been going back in history trying to get famous Americans to quit so that she can take over and become famous herself. So Mr. C builds a brand-new time-travel computer and sends the four youngsters back in time to convince the famous Americans not to quit. In Washington’s War, they must talk George Washington into not going back to Mount Vernon but remaining at Valley Forge. Will they be able to do it? And what arguments can they make?
Well, well, well. Another group of time-travelling kids. Jack and Annie go back in time using “The Magic Tree House,” but Abigail and her friends use a sci-fi-style time-travelling computer. We visited Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania last year, and I always try to find some children’s or youth fiction books related to the historic sites we see. The park’s bookstore was selling this one. It is No. 7 of the series. The first six are Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy, Walt Disney’s Dream, Alexander Graham Bell’s Breakthrough, Martin Luther King’s Courage, Sacagawea’s Strength, and Ben Franklin’s Fame. One more is listed as No. 8, Betsy Ross’s Star. A few common euphemisms occur (e.g., drat, darn, gosh), and a reference to how “people peed” in chamber pots is found. As one might imagine, there is quite a bit of good historical information woven into the easy-to-read fictional story, but what I especially appreciate is the patriotic attitude that seems to underlie the plot.

[3a Student · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the book called Washington War by Stacia Deutsch. Thier are kids who are in Mr.C class who travel back in time to Washington’s war and try to save him from Babes Maggie. You should read this book maybe if you like wars. Abigail and her friends go back in time to save GW and they travel throw a portal to Washington’s war.
This book is full of details. They all are funny and interesting. The main setting took
Place in a village of log cabins. It took my three days to read this book. Read this book if you love wars. I read this book and it was awesome!

[Dany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about these four kids who travel back in time to save history. They have two hours in order to complete the mission. In this book they had to convince George Washington to stay at Valley Forge and George Washington was stubborn so it wasn't easy. So will the four kids convince stubborn George Washington before time runs out or will they stay in George Washington's time forever. I thought the book was kind-of cool and kind-of boring at the same time. That's why I put a four star rating for this book even though it was kind-of suspenceful.

[Jonna VanWienen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series for kids who like the Magic Tree House series. We study the Revolutionary War is SS so I was exited to read it and share with students. This book provided some information about Valley Forge, but little time was spent there. They time hopped to see all branches of military to convince GW to remain the leader of the Continental Army. I did learn the name of Washington's horses. I also loved how they mentioned the villain was hanging out with Benedict Arnold. Kids will find that funny.

[Leah Koch]

I like this historical fiction book because while it provides historical context, it also suggests that even people seen as great heroes are human and have moments of doubt. Finally, the idea that kids can persuade such a great man will inspire students that they can be heroic no matter what their age is.

[Renee Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time travel, fixing history, adventure.