Escape from Monticello
Escape from Monticello by Steven K. Smith, published by MyBoys3 Press on December 2, 2019, is a juvenile fiction novel that combines action, adventure, and historical elements. This edition spans 218 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sam, Derek, and Caitlin as they uncover letters from Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughters, leading them on a quest to solve a mystery involving a lost collection and a missing treasure.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and historical exploration as the characters navigate significant locations such as The University of Virginia and Monticello. The story not only engages with themes of adventure and detective work but also serves as an educational complement to social studies related to the Colonial and Revolutionary periods in the United States. As the children pursue clues, they must also confront a figure from their past, adding an element of suspense to their journey.
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Letters in a mysterious journal between two sisters describe a lost collection and a missing treasure. As Sam, Derek, and Caitlin realize the letters were from Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughters, they set out to do what they do best–solve the mystery! When the journal is stolen, the kids are forced to hunt down clues by following Jefferson’s footsteps to The University of Virginia, his mountaintop home of Monticello, and a little-known retreat called Poplar Forest. But this isn’t a typical walk through history. Someone from the kids’ past is lurking in the shadows, bent on revenge and threatening to take much more than just the treasure.
Escape from Monticello is the eighth book in The Virginia Mysteries series. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units, field trips, and family vacations related to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, and Jack Jouett.
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