The Summer of '76

To save her family's future, Betsy Ross must visit its Revolutionary past.Twelve-year-old Betsy Ross thought the worst thing about the summer of 1976 was missing camp and being stuck on her grandmother's farm in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her father has suffered a devastating emotional breakdown, her family is on the verge of losing their New York apartment, and now Betsy is trapped cleaning horse stalls and breathing through the smell of manure.But the Ross Family Farm has secrets.Hidden beneath the barn is a mysterious cellar, a forbidden button, and a journey through history Betsy never meant to take. When greedy developers threaten the farm and corner Betsy and her new friend Nate underground, they make a desperate choice that sends them hurtling back in time-to April 19, 1775.The day the Revolutionary War began.Now Betsy and Nate must survive Colonial America, avoid suspicion, and uncover the truth about Betsy's family legacy before history-and their own future-is changed forever. Along the way, Betsy begins to realize that healing her father's broken spirit may depend on understanding the generations of Rosses who came before him.Blending heart, humor, mystery, and adventure, The Summer of '76 is a fast-paced middle-grade novel about courage, family, friendship, and discovering where you truly belong.📖 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bX3huI