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Shadows at Jamestown

by Steven K. Smith

A Jamestown excavation with a mystery beneath the surface

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A Jamestown excavation with a mystery beneath the surface

The archaeological work at Historic Jamestown gives this children’s mystery a concrete link to the settlement’s early history. Sam, Derek, and Caitlin join a field school hoping to uncover artifacts connected to the first English settlers; when an object from the fort is declared a fraud, the dig becomes a puzzle involving a possible conspiracy. The historical setting and investigation are closely intertwined, with the excavation supplying both the subject matter and the stakes. The description presents the book as readable on its own or as part of a series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 interested in historical fiction and mysteries.
  • Young readers curious about archaeology and early Jamestown.
  • Readers who enjoy following a group of kids as they investigate a mystery.

Themes

Archaeology and historical artifactsEarly JamestownFraud and conspiracyFriendship and investigation

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Book overview

The perfect blend of history and mystery for kids - read it as a standalone or with the full series!

Four hundred years ago, colonists voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean to discover a new world. Today, an amazing archaeological dig at Historic Jamestown promises to uncover new secrets from those earliest English settlers. Sam, Derek and Caitlin can't believe their luck when they are invited by Professor Evanshade to help with the archaeological digs for a week at Jamestown's Field School. Maybe they'll uncover something spectacular tracing all the way back to Captain John Smith and Pocahontas! But when one of the priceless artifacts dug from the Jamestown Fort is labeled a fraud, it threatens to upend the entire archaeological project. Can the kids expose the secret conspiracy or have they finally gotten in over their heads? Journey back with them to America's beginnings and a mystery in the shadows of Jamestown.

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