The Left Behinds Abe Lincoln and the..., David Potter
The Left Behinds Abe Lincoln and the..., David Potter
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The Left Behinds: Abe Lincoln and the Selfie that Saved the Union

Author: David Potter

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 6 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/12/2016


Synopsis

Percy Jackson fans will embrace this humorous time-travel adventure that sends Mel and his friends right into the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg.
 
Mel, Bev, and Brandon—the Left Behinds—are at it again. When the iTime app on their phones sends them to Washington, D.C., in 1863, they find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. They sit in on a séance with First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and are shown every inch of the White House by Tad, the youngest Lincoln. But when they meet President Abe Lincoln himself, he is preoccupied with the fateful battle at Gettysburg, which is just under way.
 
The kids receive their marching orders—they must somehow travel to Gettysburg, make sure what’s supposed to happen does happen, save the Union, and be home in time for dinner. No biggie. After all, it’s only the entire future of the country at stake. 
 
Includes an author’s note and information on Civil War reenactments and living history sites around the nation.
 
Praise for the Left Behinds series:
“The narrative is pure fun. . . . History made silly for readers who can’t get into it straight.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“This is Magic Tree House all grown up, and kids who once loved that time travel conceit will be delighted all over again.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
 
“Readers will charge through these super-short chapters like a Revolutionary soldier on the run.” —BookPage

About The Author

David Potter developed a love for American history as a boy growing up near Morristown, New Jersey, where George Washington spent the winters of 1777 and 1779. He became interested in the Civil War after attending reenactments, memorials, and celebrations at the Gettysburg National Military Park during the 150th anniversary in 2013. You can visit David online at davidpotterbooks.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter at @DPotterBooks.


Reviews

Goodreads review by T.J.

I read Abe Lincoln and the Selfie That Saved the Union by David Potter with my 9-year-old daughter and she bombarded me with questions throughout. This was her first introduction to the American Civil War, and while the book doesn’t go into the causes of the war, this book served as a brief introduc......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction With Presidents’ Day being this week, it’s the perfect week to review this cute read that gives kids insight into President Lincoln and his family, along with a few other key players during the Civil War. I was excited to......more

Goodreads review by Sam

I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Honestly, I didn't really enjoy the book. I will say that despite my not liking it, I do think that it is a great addition to middle grade historical fiction. Those who read The Magic Treehouse series will see many parallels, w......more