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In 1721 Boston, indentured servant Patience Martin lives a difficult life until her demanding employer is found dead in a bedroom that appears locked from the inside. When the townsmen accuse Patience's friend Moll Bacon of witchcraft and murder, Patience teams up with young printer's apprentice Benjamin Franklin to uncover the truth behind the sealed room and prove Moll's innocence. The story follows their investigation as they navigate colonial Boston's social tensions and Franklin's early fascination with science and wise sayings.
Quick Summary
This mystery mixes real American history with a clever puzzle that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. Young Benjamin Franklin and his quick-thinking friend Patience must outwit grown-ups and solve clues hidden in 18th-century Boston to unlock a room nobody is allowed to enter. If your kid loves the mystery and humor of "The Westing Game" or enjoys solving puzzles alongside clever kid detectives, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy historical mysteries with smart young heroes.