About the book
Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One day Phoebe's father tells her that Washington is planning to leave town in a few days, and the person plotting against him will act before then. Phoebe is very frightened, but she is determined to figure out who is after Washington before it's too late. . . .
\"This episode drawn from the Revolutionary War is related with historical accuracy and suspense and illustrated with finesse.\"(School Library Journal)
Editions of Phoebe the Spy
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780698119567
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780698203778
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628231
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628248
Read an Excerpt
Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One day Phoebe's father tells her that Washington is planning to leave town in a few days, and the person plotting against him will act before then. Phoebe is very frightened, but she is determined to figure out who is after Washington before it's too late. . . .
\"This episode drawn from the Revolutionary War is related with historical accuracy and suspense and illustrated with finesse.\"(School Library Journal)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoebe the Spy about?
Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One day Phoebe's father tells her that Washington is planning to leave town in a few days, and the person plotting against him will act before then. Phoebe is very frightened, but she is determined to figure out who is after Washington before it's too late. . . .
\"This episode drawn from the Revolutionary War is related with historical accuracy and suspense and illustrated with finesse.\"(School Library Journal)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Phoebe the Spy?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Phoebe the Spy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780698119567
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Phoebe the Spy?
Judith Berry Griffin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Phoebe the Spy is available as paperback(ISBN 9780698119567) and paperback(ISBN 9780698203778) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628231) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628248)
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