January 2019

As the crowd began to move toward Independence Hall, Simon and Gabby noticed a lone man pacing back and forth under a huge tree on the village green. He seemed to be deep in thought. “That man looks vaguely familiar,” said Simon to the Trackers. “Yeah, and there’s something about that tree,” added Gabby. “Come on, guys. Let’s get a read more

“I am indeed, young man, one and the same. Are you here for the first reading of our Declaration of Independence with your school master?” asked Benjamin Franklin, nodding to Mr. C. “Yes, Sir, we...ah…traveled from New Jersey,” answered Mr. C. “From New Jersey, our loyal sister colony,” answered Benjamin Franklin. “Then you crossed the Delaware River.” “In a manner read more

Just then the Trackers were surrounded by the crowd and swept toward Independence Hall to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the booming voice of Colonel John Nixon. And when it was over, Cooper waved his tri-corner hat in the air and yelled “Woo Hoo!” But the crowd was cheering something else: Huzzah. “Coop, shout read more

Mr. C.’s eyebrows fly up. “You do? Really?” “Who did we find under this tree but one of the greatest thinkers of all time, Benjamin Franklin!” said Gabby. “After all, he founded the first public library!” “And discovered electricity,” added Jamal. “And started our postal system and the first volunteer fire department,” said Simon. “And was Ambassador to France, which read more

“As you know, after today, America will be at war with Great Britain, the most powerful nation on earth. There will be hard times for these thirteen colonies ahead. I think this Imagination Tree is reacting to the coming of the American Revolutionary War. Maybe you can help by being great thinkers yourself and give your best thoughts to this read more

All was eerily silent until the darkness melted away, the air grew warmer and they found themselves sitting in a theater. “Where are we?” Maya whispered. “Duh! We’re in a movie theater, Maya,” Cooper answered. “I wonder when the show starts.” “Wait a minute! I know this place!” Gabby stood up and pointed to the upholstered couch and chair in read more

“We could go to the White House and try to warn him,” said Chelsea. “Even if we could get into the White House, they’d never believe us,” said Cooper. “We could stand out front tonight and tell people the theatre is closed,” Maya suggested. “Well, if the lights are on and the doors are open, it will be hard to read more

“I don’t know what kind of game you’re playing at but I’ll not be tricked, I warn you.” And with those words he led them out to a small side walkway and gave them all a good looking over. “Why, you’re just a bunch of young lads and lasses, “he said, more to himself than to them. “Mr. O’Houlihan, it’s read more

Mr. O’Houlihan took the coins that were offered to him and looked at them carefully. “How is it that these coins have dates so far in the future? The light is one thing from someplace perhaps that has inventions I’ve not heard of yet. But these coins – they say United States of America. These are coins like I’ve never read more

“When are we this time?” Jamal sighed in a tone both excited and bewildered. “Great question, Jamal,” Mr. C offered encouragingly. “What do we know so far, gang?” “Well, It’s cold,” Maya grinned, breathing into her hands as she held them up to her face. “It’s true,” Chelsea confirmed. “But at least our dresses are longer than the ones the read more