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Lars Olafson moves with his parents to the old family farm near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to live with his aged aunt Cass. Lars is miserable—until he meets Geordie, a ghost whose stories of the Revolutionary War are as exciting as those of an eyewitness. When Aunt Cass dies suddenly, Lars is faced with a mystery linked to the Revolutionary War—and Geordi’s ghostly stories are his only chance of solving it.
Can an eighteenth-century ghost help a modern kid solve a puzzle that links both their worlds?
- A Ghostly Eyewitness: Not just any ghost story! Geordie was there for the American Revolution, and he tells Lars everything about the secret history of Valley Forge.
- History Comes to Life: Perfect for fans of historical fiction and time travel adventures, this award-winning book makes learning about the past an exciting puzzle to solve.
- A Missing Will Mystery: After his great-aunt Cass dies, Lars must find her missing will. The only clues are hidden in Geordie’s stories from over 200 years ago.
- Coming of Age Adventure: A heartfelt story about a boy adjusting to a new home, making an unlikely friend, and discovering that the past is closer than he ever imagined.
Lars Olafson moves with his parents to the old family farm near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to live with his aged aunt Cass. Lars is miserable—until he meets Geordie, a ghost whose stories of the Revolutionary War are as exciting as those of an eyewitness. When Aunt Cass dies suddenly, Lars is fa...
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i love it so good helped me with my homework to!
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About the author
DOROTHEA JENSEN is a former teacher of English. She wrote The Riddle of Penncroft Farm to make the American Revolution come alive for her own children. She lives in southern New Hampshire.
DOROTHEA JENSEN is a former teacher of English. She wrote The Riddle of Penncroft Farm to make the American Revolution come alive for her own children. She lives in southern New Hampshire.
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