“History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman.” —Washington Post
In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed and hilarious adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events. This time, the four friends are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address.
They'll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun. Young readers will love reading the hilarious story, while still learning about a crucial moment in American history.
Perfect for fans of the bestselling Genius Files series, and the Baseball Card Adventure series.
One mysterious billionaire. Four regular kids. And a time machine with a mission to capture the most famous speech in American history.
Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.
“A fun and fast read, illustrated with photos of the past that really do exist.” - Booklist
“This will be a high-demand title.” - School Library Journal
“Breezy, good-natured fun and a fair amount of history, too” - Kirkus Reviews
“History can be hilarious, at least in the hands of author Dan Gutman.” - Washington Post
