Benjamin Pratt's school is about to be turned into an amusement park.  This sounds like a dream come true, but Ben is not so sure.  After all, the school was after all founded by an unconventional, revolutionary war era sea captain! When the mysterious janitor gives him an ancient gold coin, Ben suddenly finds himself in the middle of a battle.  His mission?  DEFEND the school and keep it "first and always for the children".  With the help of his friend Jill, Ben must solve the mystery of the gold coin, find the answers hidden in the secret history of the school, win a boat race and always, stay out of the danger lurking around the corner or in the sea!

From master storyteller Clements comes this, the first in a 6 part series filled History, Mystery and Adventure,  that will have you figuring out the clues along with Ben as he tries to become a Keeper of the School!

Reviewed by Amanda

We the Children (Hardcover)

By Andrew Clements, Adam Stower

$14.99

ISBN-13: 9781416938866
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 4/2010

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