Imogene's Last Stand
By Candace Fleming
The Story
A history-obsessed girl races to save her town's neglected historical society from the mayor's bulldozers, even dressing as Paul Revere to warn the streets — but the townspeople won't budge.
Why It's Special
For the kid who corrects your history facts at dinner and already has a favorite founding father, Imogene's Last Stand is a rallying cry in picture-book form.
- Big idea: One voice — even a small, stubborn one — can fight to keep the past from being paved over.
- Vibes: Feisty, funny, and packed with historical name-dropping
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy underdog stories with a girl-power streak
- love facts, dates, and famous quotes
- like to dress up and play a role with full commitment
- are working on standing up for what they believe in
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What did Imogene do to try to convince the townspeople to save the historical society?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Imogene felt when nobody listened to her warnings?
- Real-life connection: Has there ever been something in your town or neighborhood you wanted to protect?
- Imagination: If you could dress up as any person from history like Imogene did, who would you choose to be?
- Big ideas: Why do you think old buildings and history matter, even when they seem old and forgotten?
