First published 2016
Rush Revere stands ready for another time travel adventure when a student at Manchester Middle School decides to run for student body president. The history teacher and his talking horse Liberty transport their young crew back to witness America's first three presidents in action. They observe George Washington making the crucial decision to step down from power, spending time with Martha and his adopted grandchildren Nelly and Wash. The group then travels forward to watch John Adams navigate the presidency with guidance from his wife Abigail. Their journey continues to 1803, where they witness Thomas Jefferson's bold choice to purchase Louisiana Territory from France, more than doubling America's size. Throughout these historical encounters, the time traveling students gather wisdom from presidents, first ladies, and a former congressman to help defeat an old enemy back in their own time. The adventure blends lessons about leadership and democracy with the excitement of witnessing pivotal moments when America's founders established the rules and traditions that would shape the nation's future.
Genres: historical-fiction, american, time-travel, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: educational, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, time-travel
Setting: Manchester Middle School, Louisiana Territory
Period: 1st Presidency, 2nd Presidency, 3rd Presidency
272 pages · Hardcover · Threshold Editions