The characters in the story are the Dad, Sally, Ben, Elizabeth, the mom, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Pierre, Mr. Washington Mrs. Washington, Mr. Fitzgerald,The messenger, the baby.
What happened in the story. The American Soliders known as the patriots stayed at a place called called valley forge. The army was in poor condition they had no shoes or clothes that were proper to keep them warm but the citizens of valley forge helped them and the Soliders got back on their feet.
Historical information
The reason this book is historical is because it talks about how the soliders were in terrible condition and it also talks about stuff that could of happened back then like the Soliders moved int valley forge they stole the people's chickens and stuff like that.
Credits:
Created with images by Scott A. Wright - "Washington Crossing the Delaware" • Glyn Lowe Photoworks. - "The White House, Northside, Washington DC"