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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2012 | Fiction
Gr 4-6–Three preteens are in Washington, DC, to view the flag that inspired the “Star Spangled Banner,” which had recently been restored. Anna Revere-Hobbs, a budding reporter and daughter of one of Vermont’s senators, is looking for a scoop. She hopes to land an interview with presidential hopeful Senator Robert Snickerbottom, but he isn’t interested. Henry Thorn doesn’t want to be in DC at all, but he’s stuck visiting his Aunt Lucinda while his newly married father honeymoons. José McGilligan’s scientist mother has been away for three weeks wo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Seventh graders Anna, José, and Henry band together to uncover the truth behind the heist of the Star-Spangled Banner flag (<i>Capture</i>). In <i>Hide...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2012
An inherently exciting spy-thriller plot; and the unusual snowed-in airport setting is a surprising source of adventure (particularly during a conveyer-belt chase scene). The two major story elements—belonging to a secret society and outsmarting adults—have loads of kid appeal. Clear writing with plenty of c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
