Frequently asked questions

Three fifteen-year-old friends, Alex, Kali and Roman, encounter a protest over books at their local library. Their questions about constitutional rights lead them back to the library, where a mysterious book opens a journey through history.

It is a fictional time-travel adventure by Gary Gabel, not a textbook. The friends meet historical figures as they explore the Constitution and its amendments. The magical book, conversations and encounters belong to the story; they are not records of historical events.

Their encounters include Benjamin Franklin, Alice Paul, Wyatt Earp and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each encounter connects the story to questions about rights and government.

The story follows teenage characters and invites young readers and adults to explore civics together. It includes book censorship, an armed confrontation and other difficult topics. Parents and educators can read the opening chapter to decide how it fits their readers.

Characters disagree about rights, books and public life. The story gives readers situations to question and discuss, rather than a promise of a viewpoint-free account. In a lesson or discussion, distinguish what a character says from the constitutional text and historical evidence.

Yes. The complete first chapter, The Protest, is free in the website reader. You do not need an account or a download, and you can adjust the text size, font and page color.

The $19 pack includes the paperback mailed to you, a downloadable eBook, the online reader, book modules, civic topics, learning-at-home materials and teacher-use resources. Check the checkout total for any delivery charges before paying.

Yes. Whether you bought your copy from a retailer or received it as a gift, you can request access without buying it again. Requests are reviewed manually. Approved book owners receive the eBook download, online reader and learning resources.

The eBook is an EPUB file you download and open in a compatible reading app. The online reader runs here on the website, without a download. Both use the manuscript-based edition. Text adjusts to your screen and reading settings, so digital page positions may differ from the paperback.

Use the access link sent after your purchase. If you cannot find it, request a new link using the same email address. Contact us if you still cannot get in.

Yes. The story can be a starting point for reading together and discussing constitutional ideas. Explore the teacher and homeschool resources to see what fits your group. Teacher portal features are in beta and may not all be available.

For classroom and group quantities, contact us with the number of books you need and your delivery location. Retailers can find the publisher's wholesale information on the store page. Retailer wholesale and group purchases are separate options.

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