Daniel Boone and the Battle of Boonesborough — Annie Winston

Willie Venturely has little interest in history and its heroes, doesn't like listening to his boring teacher, gets annoyed with his controlling twin sister, Tillie, and most of all he can't stand going to the library and doing research.

But something new and wonderful is up ahead for Willie when he stumbles upon a mysterious compass. The unusual compass draws Willie and Tillie into the wacky, wonderfilled world of quirky time travelers, Admiral Wright and Captain Perry Parrot. The Admiral and Captain fly in a Shiny Shiny Silver Ship around the world and universe to search for collectibles and clues into the truth about heroes from history.

Willie and Tillie learn all about Heroical Storicals and what it means to be a hero by discovering the most amazing courage of Daniel Boone in the Battle of Boonesborough. The twins are baffled and intrigued by a unique word; Heroical-Storical-ObservicoricalResearchorical-Scientifical-Mate. However, they are delighted to discover its significance (besides being a very difficult word to pronounce). But most importantly, Willie conquers his fear, Tillie learns that others count, especially her brother, and together they both gain a new vision for learning, growing, discovery and adventure!