The Shops at Mount Vernon George Washington’s Socks

George Washington’s Socks: A Time Travel Adventure by Elvira Woodruff. ISBN 978-0-590-44036-3. Copyright 1991. Softcover with 166 pages.

A mysterious rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at Trenton where they experience the American Revolution. Through encounters with Hessian soldiers, revolutionaries, and even George Washington himself, Matthew, Quentin, Hooter, Tony, and Katie watch history unfold before their eyes as they see first-hand, the grim realities of war and the cost of freedom.

For ages 8-12

This book is from the recommended George Washington Reading Pin Resource List for Scouts. By successfully reading one or more of the books on the list about the life of George Washington, your Scouts can earn a special George Washington Reading Pin.