Virginia is for Adventurers

What a well-developed and beautifully executed concept -- with plenty of humor for kids and adults alike. Meg and friends (10-years-old) adventure to some pretty cool places, like visiting the Love sign in Coeburn, seeing a rocket launch, and touring a "Cinderella Town" known for a special kind of b......more

This book is an absolute adventure and delight. I love exploring an area to the fullest, and I will always advocate for texts who help someone to do that. What’s excellent about Fisher’s book is also the fact that it can be adapted for different age groups. For younger kids, the clues can be present......more

What an awesome book! I love this idea, like the television show, “The Amazing Race” for kids. Fisher gives us a very well-studied fiction book filled with learning about Virginia’s rich history…all without feeling like learning from a textbook. The characters are funny, relatable, and loveable, and......more

Clever, Fun, and Entertaining! As a history nerd and travel buff, I had such a fun time reading "Virginia Is For Adventurers" and following the clues along with the entertaining characters. I have been to some of these interesting locations, but now I have a list of new places that I can't wait to ch......more

Who doesn’t love a great scavenger hunt? This one incorporates travel, history, and lots of fun for Meg and her friends (and the reader!) as they race to find and solve clues and win the hunt. The team visits some really cool places, including many steeped in Virginia's rich history. It’s a fun way......more