Flashback Four #1: The Lincoln Project

In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed and hilarious adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. This time, the four friends are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address.

They'll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun. Young readers will love reading the hilarious story, while still learning about a crucial moment in American history.

Perfect for fans of the bestselling Genius Files series, and the Baseball Card Adventure series.

One mysterious billionaire. Four regular kids. And a time machine with a mission to capture the most famous speech in American history.

• Action and Adventure: A high-stakes race through 1863 Gettysburg to capture the perfect photo without getting caught by… well, everyone.
• Historical Fiction for Kids: Experience the sights, sounds (and smells!) of the Civil War era right alongside President Lincoln, with back matter that separates the real history from the hilarious fiction.
• Teamwork and Friendship: Four very different kids—David, Luke, Isabel, and Julia—must learn to work together when their simple mission goes hilariously and dangerously wrong.
• Reluctant Reader Favorite: From the bestselling author of the My Weird School and Genius Files series, this fast-paced story is packed with the humor that keeps kids turning every page.