The Boy Spies of Philadelphia The Story of How the Young Spies Helped the Continental Army at Valley Forge

"The Boy Spies of Philadelphia" by James Otis is a historical story following three young friends, Jacob Ludwick, Seth Graydon, and Enoch Ball, as they experience the events of the American Revolutionary War in Philadelphia. The boys are trying to find their place and be brave, especially because they want to help the Continental Army. In the beginning, it's April 2, 1778, and the boys take note of the troubles in their city because the British soldiers might move against General Washington's soldiers. They think about this and want to help so they decide to give important updates about the British soldiers to the American officers. The first part of the book focuses on how they want to help the freedom effort and comes to a head when they come up with a plan to rescue Seth, who is in trouble because the British think he is a spy. With interesting historical details and the drive of the young main characters, it sets the scene for an exciting story about loyalty and bravery.