The American Twins of the Revolution

by Lucy Fitch Perkins, Lucy Fitch Perkins (Illustrator)

Overview

In September of 1777, General Washington and his troops are encamped just north of Philadelphia. The war is not going well for the Continental Army, the British are closing in fast and, worst of all, there is no money to pay the discouraged troops. Twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help their mother hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Mrs. Priestly and her children must act quickly to keep the gold hidden and deliver it safely to the waiting army. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation's history!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934671191
Publisher:	Salem Ridge Press
Publication date:	04/22/2008
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Before Lucy Fitch Perking would publish a story, she would first read it to a group of children she knew, to see what they would say about the story. This group included her son Lawrence, his cousins and playmates.
The first story they listened to was The Dutch Twins. Since the children in the select group liked it, she published the book, and soon discovered that many more children loved her story. As a result she wrote even more Twins books, which more than two million copies were sold around the world.
These books have since gone out of print. However, the stories she told are still relevant today, and it would truly be a tragedy for the children of today to miss these wonderful stories.
Bluewater Publications is proud to republish her stories, which we believe will truly enrich the lives and educations of out children.

Angela founded Bluewater Publications in 2000, but as with all exploits, it was in the making long before the actual inception. Prior to publishing Angela was the owner of an independent bookstore giving her the initial knowledge in marketing an independent author. When Angela began aspiring to write an Alabama state history study, she approached a local historian to verify his books would be available as a recommended resources in her study. Because of health issues, the author would no longer be publishing his books. By the end of their conversation, she and the author agreed for her to publish several manuscripts.
Angela enjoys the challenge of marketing of publications. When she's not working on publishing, Angela loves finding out of the way places for dinner with her husband of 30 years.

Angela founded Bluewater Publications in 2000, but as with all exploits, it was in the making long before the actual inception. Prior to publishing Angela was the owner of an independent bookstore giving her the initial knowledge in marketing an independent author. When Angela began aspiring to write an Alabama state history study, she approached a local historian to verify his books would be available as a recommended resources in her study. Because of health issues, the author would no longer be publishing his books. By the end of their conversation, she and the author agreed for her to publish several manuscripts.
Angela enjoys the challenge of marketing of publications. When she's not working on publishing, Angela loves finding out of the way places for dinner with her husband of 30 years.