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The rescue begins in Delaware

Cheri Pray Earl (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages140 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads0.00/5 (0)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipSibling BondHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Time Traveler

Heroine archetypes

Time Traveler

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Time TravelFish out of WaterQuestHistorical Setting

Themes

American HistoryFamily BondsCourageCivic DutyAdventure Through Time

Synopsis

Twins George and Gracie travel back in a time machine to Delaware during the Revolutionary War, trying to rescue their stranded parents and in the process they help Caesar Rodney to cast Delaware's crucial vote for independence.

Is The rescue begins in Delaware appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Twins use a time machine to travel to Revolutionary War-era Delaware in this educational adventure. Mild historical war context but age-appropriate for middle graders interested in American history.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love time travel stories and American history will enjoy following twins on their mission to rescue their parents during the founding of America.

Tags

Historical FictionEducational FictionTime Travel Adventure