trenton (n.j.), battle of, 1776

Ranger the time-travelling Golden retriever and young Isaac Pope come together in 1776 during Washington's retreat after the Battle of Long Island, and Ranger stays with Isaac while he slowly recovers from Smallpox--but Ranger's real mission comes later when Isaac is sent to spy out the Hessian troops' intentions before the Battle of Trenton.

Explores how General George Washington's secret crossing of the Delaware helped to increase the colonists confidence and turn the tide of the fighting during the American Revolution.

Readers will learn the hardships faced by Washington's soldiers as they fought for independence and how the decision was made to cross the Delaware.