The Boy Spies of Philadelphia The Story of How the Young Spies Helped the Continental Army at Valley Forge

by James Otis

"The Boy Spies of Philadelphia" by James Otis is a children's novel originally published in 1897. Set during the American Revolution, it follows three teenage friends who serve as spies for George Washington's Continental Army at Valley Forge. Jacob, Seth, and Enoch undertake dangerous missions deep into British territory, gathering crucial intelligence despite their inexperience. Their assignments lead them through enemy camps, Tory captivity, and ultimately to the Battle of Monmouth, where they risk everything for the Revolutionary cause.