Book: Our America…. The King Philip’s War Adventure
Author. Susan Kilbride
Ages: 10 and up (however, it works as a great as a read aloud for younger children)
Uses: History reading list or read aloud
Homeschool Method: Any
Book Description:
Finn & Ginny’s parents are lost back in time, and the two young twins have decided to take a second trip back to early America to find them. In The Pilgrim Adventure they had found themselves living on the Mayflower, but this time they get caught up in the horrors of King Philip’s War. The King Philip’s War Adventure is the second book in the Our America series. It is designed to teach the story of King Philip’s War in such a fun way that the reader won’t even realize that it’s educational. The King Philip’s War Adventure is based on actual accounts written by the people who lived through the war, and kids who read this book may find that they know more about King Philip’s War than their parents do.
Our Thoughts:
We are a history loving family. One of the best ways to learn or enhance your history program is through historical fiction. I always assign books and have one read aloud so everyone can participate in one book together. Currently, we are on summer break so I keep the reading solid but in the fun realm. Since my seven year old is just as crazy about history as me, I thought The King Philip’s War would be a great fit. I was right! You cannot go wrong with an adventure with Finn and Ginny. I also loved that the book centered on a part of history that is neglected. The book is engaging, fun, historically accurate, creative, and great for educational and entertaining family read aloud. We enjoyed it and look forward to the next installment.