Capture the Flag
By Kate Messner
- Release Date: 2012-07-13
- Genre: Mysteries for Kids
Description
Three kids get caught up in an adventure of historic proportions!Anna, José, and Henry are complete strangers with more in common than they realize. Snowed in together at a chaotic Washington D.C. airport, they encounter a mysterious tattooed man, a flamboyant politician, and a rambunctious poodle named for an ancient king. Even stranger, news stations everywhere have announced that the famous flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been stolen! Anna, certain that the culprits must be snowed in too, recruits Henry and José to help catch the thieves and bring them to justice. But when accusations start flying, they soon realize there's more than justice at stake. As the snow starts clearing, Anna, José, and Henry find themselves in a race against time (and the weather!) to prevent the loss of an American treasure.
Reviews
Fudge
5By iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiïCrapshootGREAT BOOK!
5By Gymnastics emzAmazING BOOK! Lots of detail and really captures your attention! Lots of action!Capture the Flag
5By Gigi + PollyGreat story about three kids, stranded in an airport, who solve a mystery. The iconic symbol of America has been stolen. With an eclectic cast of people, the story reveals the fun and scary events the kids mastermind to solve the mystery. They discover they are united in a many years effort to preserve historical treasures.
