George Washington's secret six : the spies who saved America

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Title:

George Washington's secret six : the spies who saved America

Uniform Title:

George Washington's secret six (Young reader's adaptation)

Author:

Kilmeade, Brian author

ISBN:

9780425288986

9780425289013

Publication:

New York : Viking, 2019.

Physical Description:

164 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

General Note:

"Young reader's adaptation"--Publisher.

Contents:

Part 1 -- Chapter 1 Why New York? p. 11 -- Chapter 2 On the March p. 13 -- Chapter 3 Betrayal at Jamaica Pass p. 15 -- Chapter 4 A Miracle in the Mist p. 18 -- Part 2 -- Chapter 5 A Change in Strategy p. 25 -- Chapter 6 One Good Man p. 27 -- Chapter 7 On Assignment p. 29 -- Chapter 8 Failure on Long Island p. 32 -- Chapter 9 March to New Jersey p. 35 -- Chapter 10 "There Will Be No Attack" p. 37 -- Chapter 11 A Waiting Game p. 40 -- Chapter 12 Brilliant Young Major: Benjamin Tallmadge p. 42 -- Chapter 13 Black Sheep: Abraham Woodhull p. 46 -- Chapter 14 Setting Up Aliases p. 48 -- Chapter 15 A Bull of a Man: Caleb Brewster p. 51 -- Chapter 16 Tavern Keeper: Austin Roe p. 53 -- Chapter 17 Breaking from Tradition: A New Way to Work a Spy Ring p. 55 -- Chapter 18 Reports Begin p. 57 -- Chapter 19 Unbreakable Code p. 59 -- Chapter 20 Panic and a Traitor p. 61 -- Chapter 21 Peaceable Man: Robert Townsend p. 62 -- Chapter 22 Washington's Orders p. 67 -- Chapter 23 Cover Story: James Rivington p. 72 -- Chapter 24 Mysterious Lady p. 75 -- Chapter 25 Eliding in Plain Sight p. 77 -- Chapter 26 Thwarting a Plot p. 81 -- Chapter 27 Need for a New Route p. 85 -- Part 3 -- Chapter 28 French Arrive p. 91 -- Chapter 29 Washington's Gamble p. 94 -- Chapter 30 Most Powerful Man on the Hudson River: Benedict Arnold p. 97 -- Chapter 31 What Robert Townsend Saw p. 102 -- Chapter 32 Benjamin Tallmadge Figures It Out p. 104 -- Chapter 33 Turncoat Escapes p. 108 -- Chapter 34 Prisoner Is Executed p. 111 -- Chapter 35 Ring in Peril p. 114 -- Part 4 -- Chapter 36 Closing in on the Ring p. 121 -- Chapter 37 Rivington Delivers Yorktown p. 123 -- Chapter 38 Beginning of the End for the British p. 125 -- Chapter 39 Townsend's Last Letter p. 127 -- Chapter 40 ... and a Reckoning p. 130.

Summary:

A middle-grade adaptation of the bestseller shares the story of an anonymous group of spies who played roles in winning the Revolutionary War, documenting how they risked their lives to obtain intelligence for General Washington.

Reading Level:

Age 10+

Personal Subject:

Washington, George, 1732-1799-Friends and associates.

Townsend, Robert, 1753-1838.

Townsend, Robert, 1753-1838. (OCoLC)fst01917458

Washington, George, 1732-1799. (OCoLC)fst00178100

Subject(s):

Spies -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature.

Spies -- New York (State) -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature.

Spies -- History -- 18th century.

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service -- Juvenile literature.

New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.

New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.

Geographic Term:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service -- Juvenile literature.

New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.

New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.

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A page-turning middle-grade adaptation of the New York Times bestseller about George Washington's top-secret spy ring that helped defeat the British.

The American Revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for General George Washington and his Continental Army. With Washington's hasty retreat from New York City in August, many think the war might soon be over. After all- how on earth is this ragtag group going to defeat its enemy, the well-trained and well-funded military of the largest empire in history? But Washington soon realizes he can't win with military might. Instead, he must outsmart the British, so he creates a sophisticated intelligence network- the top-secret Culper Spy Ring. Drawing on extensive research, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger tell the fascinating stories of these long unrecognized spies- a reserved merchant, a tavern keeper, a brash young longshoreman, a curmudgeonly Long Island bachelor, a coffeehouse owner, and a mysterious woman. This vivid and accessible young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestseller features an exclusive new introduction, extensive back matter, and eye-catching art throughout. Chronicling a crucial moment in American history, this historical thriller will excite and inspire the next generation of patriots.

Author Notes

Brian Kilmeade was born on May 7, 1964. He graduated from C. W. Post in Long Island, New York in 1986. He started his career in journalism as a freelance sports anchor and covered the NewYork/New Jersey Metro-Stars soccer team. He is the author of The Games Do Count: America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports, It's How You Play the Game, George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History, and Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle that Shaped America's Destiny. He is currently a co-host of Fox's morning show, Fox and Friends.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (2)

Horn Book Review

This exciting middle-grade adaptation of the coauthors' adult book (of the same title) follows the breathless intrigue of a spy ring orchestrated by Washington during the American Revolution. In short illustrated chapters, level-appropriate prose detailing the tactics and subterfuge will thrill even reluctant nonfiction readers. Appendices include information about using invisible ink and alphabet codes. Timeline. Bib., ind. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Adapting their New York Times best-seller of the same title for young people, Kilmeade and Yaeger provide a detailed account of how George Washington's spy ring helped win the Revolutionary War. Short, quick-paced chapters re-create the tension as Washington realized the war would really be a battle of wits, and introduce the five unassuming men and one still-unnamed woman who stepped up to be his intelligence gatherers. They describe how the Culper Ring, as the spies came to be called, risked their lives to listen to and observe British tactics and get their findings into the hands of Washington. What will engage readers most are the spies' methods of transmission, from cryptography to invisible ink. Art from and inspired by the time period also add visuals of key individuals, places, and occurrences. Students with a keen interest in American history will delve right into this account; others may need background knowledge to keep up with the chain of events. For all readers, a concluding look at the significance of the Culper Ring is eye-opening.--Angela Leeper Copyright 2019 Booklist

A Note from the Author	p. x
Preface	p. 1
Part 1
Chapter 1 Why New York?	p. 11
Chapter 2 On the March	p. 13
Chapter 3 Betrayal at Jamaica Pass	p. 15
Chapter 4 A Miracle in the Mist	p. 18
Part 2
Chapter 5 A Change in Strategy	p. 25
Chapter 6 One Good Man	p. 27
Chapter 7 On Assignment	p. 29
Chapter 8 Failure on Long Island	p. 32
Chapter 9 The March to New Jersey	p. 35
Chapter 10 "There Will Be No Attack"	p. 37
Chapter 11 A Waiting Game	p. 40
Chapter 12 The Brilliant Young Major: Benjamin Tallmadge	p. 42
Chapter 13 The Black Sheep: Abraham Woodhull	p. 46
Chapter 14 Setting Up Aliases	p. 48
Chapter 15 A Bull of a Man: Caleb Brewster	p. 51
Chapter 16 The Tavern Keeper: Austin Roe	p. 53
Chapter 17 Breaking from Tradition: A New Way to Work a Spy Ring	p. 55
Chapter 18 The Reports Begin	p. 57
Chapter 19 The Unbreakable Code	p. 59
Chapter 20 Panic and a Traitor	p. 61
Chapter 21 The Peaceable Man: Robert Townsend	p. 62
Chapter 22 Washington's Orders	p. 67
Chapter 23 The Cover Story: James Rivington	p. 72
Chapter 24 The Mysterious Lady	p. 75
Chapter 25 Eliding in Plain Sight	p. 77
Chapter 26 Thwarting a Plot	p. 81
Chapter 27 The Need for a New Route	p. 85
Part 3
Chapter 28 The French Arrive	p. 91
Chapter 29 Washington's Gamble	p. 94
Chapter 30 The Most Powerful Man on the Hudson River: Benedict Arnold	p. 97
Chapter 31 What Robert Townsend Saw	p. 102
Chapter 32 Benjamin Tallmadge Figures It Out	p. 104
Chapter 33 The Turncoat Escapes	p. 108
Chapter 34 The Prisoner Is Executed	p. 111
Chapter 35 The Ring in Peril	p. 114
Part 4
Chapter 36 Closing in on the Ring	p. 121
Chapter 37 Rivington Delivers Yorktown	p. 123
Chapter 38 The Beginning of the End for the British	p. 125
Chapter 39 Townsend's Last Letter	p. 127
Chapter 40 ... and a Reckoning	p. 130
Afterword	p. 133
Appendixes
Postwar Lives of the Culper Ring	p. 138
Washington's Time as a Spy	p. 142
The Significance of the Culper Ring	p. 143
Communicate in Secret	p. 144
Timeline	p. 148
Selected Sources	p. 154
Photo Credits	p. 159
Index	p. 160

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