George Washington's Socks
 Cover of a later edition | |
| Author | Elvira Woodruff |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Series | Time Travel Adventures |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
Publication date | 1991 |
| Media type | Print, audiobook |
| Pages | 166 |
| ISBN | 0-590-44035-7 |
| LC Class | PZ7.W8606 In 1991 |
| Followed by | George Washington's Spy |
George Washington's Socks is a children's novel by Elvira Woodruff.[1] It was published by Scholastic Books in 1991 and is the first book in her Time Travel Adventures series. The book has been used in classrooms to teach children about social studies and American history.[2][3]
Synopsis
When siblings Matthew and Katie enter a rowboat with their friends, the last thing they expected was for them to be transported back in time to 1776. There they meet George Washington himself and find themselves caught up with his struggle for independence.
Reception
Publishers Weekly wrote in review, "The harsh conditions and brutal implications of the historic battle interspersed with snappy dialogue and 20th-century humor proves an appealing mix, though older readers may find the anti-war message a bit heavy-handed."[4] In their publication Pennsylvania Legacies, The Historical Society of Pennsylvania commented that the book would appeal to readers of fantasy novels and adventure stories.[5]
References
- ^ "Woodruff, Elvira". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ Mindes, Gail (2006). Teaching Young Children Social Studies. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 161, 183. ISBN 0-275-98228-9. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ Massey, Dixie D; Heafner, Tina L (Sep 2004). "Promoting reading comprehension in social studies". Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 48 (1): 29. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ "George Washington's Socks". Publishers Weekly. Undated online. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ Saad, S. Chris (May 2002). "George Washington's Socks". Pennsylvania Legacies. 2 (1): 28. JSTOR 27764833.
