Set in colonial times in Williamsburg, Virginia, this is a story about the adventurous day of Ann and Tom. The excitement begins when they discover a rebus message that promises a surprise. By the end of the day, they've been all over town doing good deeds and even joining a bucket brigade to help put out a fire!
This is not a true story but a great story of how back in colonial times children were expected to work hard and love and cared for by their parents. I really like how the children never talk back and just agree.