Rating:  Summary: A GREAT FAMILY READ ALOUD Review: A great family read aloud! I read this book aloud to my three children each night after supper. They got so involved in the story, one night they forgot to watch their favorite TV show. This book makes an excellent read-aloud and is the kind of literature I want my children to be reading.It's exciting, full of humor and imagination. A great way to learn about history. But what I loved most about the book was that it was so full of heart and though the kids laughed alot in the funny parts the also grew very, very quiet suring the sad parts. The story opened up a lot of discussion about war and what happens when men choose to fight for their beliefs. My children and I are looking forward to sharing other books by this author.
Rating:  Summary: A must Read Review: Geogrge Washingtons socks is a really cool book. Its a must read.Its about a boy and his friends plus his little sister.They get transported from Nebraska in the 20th centry to the Delaware River in the 1700's.
Rating:  Summary: The book is a great educational adventure story for ages9-12 Review: George Washington's Socks is a mixture of everything good that a children's book should have - some humor, some suspense, some drama and true friendships. As you read it, you learn a great historical lesson about the Revolutionary War and all of its hardships and tragedy. But it is also a story of 5 kids sticking todgether, helping eachother and others and learning the value of friendship. Since it has time travel in it, it should be of interest to a lot of readers. I would recommend it to any child and his/her parent who is 9-12 yr old. I am wondering if there are any other time travel adventures by this same author and involving this same group of 5 kids. I would be interested in reading any others!
Rating:  Summary: Awsome Book!!! Review: How many people travel back into time, get to help out with a march in a war, and have the courage to care for a friend in the freezing snow? Not many people I know!!! Wow!! George Washington's Socks is a fascinating book about a boy named Matt and a group of friends. They decide to camp out in their backyard. Suddenly, Matt's sister Katie finds an old rowboat. When they travel on the rowboat it takes them back into George Washington's time! Matt helps out with a march in the Revolutionary War, and meets a very special friend. Matt is cold and hungry, when a gentelman takes him into his home. Will Matt ever find his friends? Will Matt ever get home? Read this book to find out!!!!
Rating:  Summary: A GREAT Intermediate Grade Read Aloud! Review: I just finished reading this book to my fourth grade class. The students were so interested in it that they never wanted read aloud time to end! They learned a lot from this historical fiction piece, as well. Some of the people, places, and ideas have been seen in our social studies curriculum, and they REMEMBER them! This includes things like who the Hessians were, where Trenton is located, and Washington crossing the Delaware. Woodruff's writing has made this time in history so much more real for my students. They have a new understanding of what war is like and a new appreciation for history, unlike any they could have from reading a textbook.
Rating:  Summary: BESt Kid's Book EVER!!! Review: I love to read and have read a variety of different books. George Washington's Socks was my favorie book in 5th grade when i first read it and it still is today. I loved the nonfictional plot that held historical relation. It was cool how the characters in the book were ordinary kids who went on a normal camping trip that turned into a coloneal times adventure. They met George Washington-that's awesome..and they even got a souvenir-see if you can figure that one out-well all in all, it was a GREAT book, a must read for kids everywhere. Even if you are old-no offense-read it b/c you've missed out if you haven't!
Rating:  Summary: AWESOME! Review: I loved the book. It was about death, friendship, and the hardships of the Revoloutionary War. I realized that I take too many things for granted. Such as t.v or the computer. It showed how it REALLY was in the Revoloutionary War time. It was also good for school because we are learning about our country and all the wars.
Rating:  Summary: Very interesting, You can't put it donwn:-) Review: I read this book when I was in the 5th grade. I've loved it ever since. The author writes with great detail and creates a beautiful illustration. It's easy to form a picture in your head of what the seenary looks like. This book can be funny in places, an heart wrenching in others. I'm sure you will love this book.
Rating:  Summary: Great Historical Fiction Read Review: I teach fifth grade in Virginia and my children really enjoyed the book. Helps to tie in Revoltionary War as well
Rating:  Summary: IT WAS GREAAAAAT! Review: I thought it was a really goood book! I read it in 4th grade but never forgot it. I was losing some remembery on it soo i read it again and luved it again!
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