Genre: Contemporary realistic fictionAnnotation:A stolen flag, a secret society, and three complete strangers . . .Anna, José, and Henry have never met, but they have more in common than they realize. Snowed in together at a chaotic Washington, DC, airport, they encounter a mysterious tattooed man, a flamboyant politician, and a rambunctious poodle named for an ancient king. Even stranger, news stations everywhere have just announced that the famous flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been stolen! Anna, certain that the culprits must be snowed in, too, recruits Henry and José to help find the thieves and bring them to justice.But when accusations start flying, they soon realize there's even more than a national treasure at stake. With unexpected enemies lurking around every corner, will the trio solve the heist before the flag is lost forever?Themes: mystery, detective work, patriotism, adventure, suspense, Cooperation and Teamwork, Flags, Monuments, Symbols, Violence and CrimeWays to Use: While sharing this book about kids on the hunt for the stolen flag that inspired our national anthem, students could be engaged by learning to play Capture the Flag as so many of our kids don’t know some of the classic games, fiction accompaniment when learning about national symbols, Washington DCVirginia Readers' Choice 2014 (elementary) This book was about 4 children Abby Sinan Henry and Josè waiting for their planes to go to Vermont and go on a wild adventure to find the missing original American Flag that included finding a dog, pouring hair products on a man,and busting a might be future president. At the end the children end up being able to come on dangourous missions with their parents who end up all being apart of the Silver Jaguars. My favorite part was when Henry pretended to be playing a Video game but really he was taking a video.
What do You think about Capture The Flag (2012)?
Had some good suspense at the end, but not my favorite Sunshine State book so far.
—Bexxgrrl46
This was a quick read and an effective mystery for children. I predict a series!
—Yuri
I really liked this book. More of a mystery. Anotrher Mark Twain book.
—Kitty
