The Johnson family is traveling to new places again. This time, they fly to Boston and Jennifer Johnson wants her kids to experience some of the town’s history while there. Taking a subway ride for the first time, sampling new foods, and exploring impressive landmarks—like the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution anchored in Boston Harbor—add fun and discovery to this family adventure. Lost in Boston is a recipient of the prestigious Mom s Choice Award. The Mom s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children. --Mom's Choice Awards Lost in Boston by Jane R. Wood was an enjoyable read, deftly disguising educational facts in a fictional format to interest young readers. Book 5 of the Johnson family series, it takes the likable brothers Joey and Bobby and their little sister on a tour of Boston. Their enthusiastic mother Jennifer guides them through numerous important landmarks of Boston, blending in a light romantic subplot involving Joey and a Boston girl, as well as a brief crime episode to keep the history from taking over. A visit to relatives in Boston, culminating in a wedding, grounded the trip realistically in the daily lives of children. Jane Wood's writing showed comfort both with children and with the topics the book covered. Joey, Bobby, and Katy had cute little personalities and were respectful of and attentive to their mother. Jane R. Wood has an approachable style that keeps the history light enough for the audience while retaining solid details. I personally have never been to Boston and learned a lot about the city from this book. For instance, I had not been aware before that there was a free African-American community in Boston beginning as early as the 1600s. It shows freedom in this city has a long history. The numerous references to foreign immigrants and Italian food gave a good insight into Boston's immense diversity. I want to try cannoli after reading this! Sites visited included the USS Constitution, Paul Revere's home, the Old North Church, a historic graveyard, and of course wonderful Fenway Park. Lost in Boston really did get me lost in the past of this city. --Readers' Favorite I combine my love of history and desire to get kids readinginto my series of five juvenile fiction books. As a former teacher, I weavehistory and science into fun fiction stories filled with mystery, adventure,and humor for young readers ages 8-14. I have also developed numerous resourcesfor students, teachers, and parents for each of my books that are available forfree on my website. I enjoy connecting with my readers and am available to doauthor visits to schools, both in-person and virtually. Dedication: To those teachers who make American history exciting for young people. The Johnson family is traveling to new places again. This time they fly to Boston for a cousin's wedding, and Jennifer Johnson wants her kids to experience some of the town's history while there. Taking a subway ride for the first time, sampling new foods, and exploring impressive landmarks - the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution anchored in Boston Harbor - add fun and discovery of America's early days to this family adventure.Six-year-old Katy visits some famous ducklings in the Boston Public Garden; ten-year-old Bobby helps solve a crime and rescue a new friend; and older brother Joey reconnects with Barby, a girl he met a year earlier, and finally attends a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. These sites and events make their five-day trip to historic Boston one they'll never forget! Jane R. Wood was born in Astoria, Oregon, and moved to Florida with her family when she was ten. She received her BA degree from the University of Florida and her MEd from the University of North Florida. She is a former teacher, newspaper reporter, and television producer. Lost in Boston is the fifth book in the series that chronicles the adventures of the Johnson family. Mrs. Wood likes to select historic locations for the settings of her books, and weave history into stories packed with mystery, adventure, and fun. Jane Wood has two grown sons and five grandchildren, and lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her husband Terry.