Super cute book. Loved Ava's story and I enjoyed getting to know about her and her family. Concept of the story intrigued me enough that I wanted to find out what happens. Boston and Philly are two of my favorite towns, so it was nice to read about them along the way.

Ava and her stepbrother J.P. are on their way to the wedding of Ava's aunt. It's hard enough having to share your mom with a new-to-you sibling but to share the fun of a wedding seems wholly unfair. But at least Ava can spend time with her Grandpa Ed (even if J.P. has to tag along). Grandpa has plans to show them the highlights of Boston. First stop is John Adams house where J.P. buys a bobblehead with unique properties--like talking!

As the kids go through the house, the bobblehead puts in his two cents worth. And before they know it, the kids have traveled back in time to the early years of America. Getting a first-hand glimpse at history is a lot more fun than walking through a museum!

Ava and J.P. take several trips back in time, visit the Freedom Trail in Boston, meet some obnoxious teens at the wedding, and try to keep the bobblehead from misbehaving at the ceremony. You'll have to get the book to find out all about their adventures. Ava and J.P. not only learn some history, but they learn some life lessons as well. The President and Me is a highly entertaining series that helps bring history to life for middle grade readers!

Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of The President and Me: John Adams and the Magic Bobblehead from NetGalley for the purpose of review.

This is a story about rtwo step-siblings who go to Boston for a wedding. While there, they get a John Adams bobblehead which comes to life! Of course, they get swept back in time to experience some of the historical events surrounding John Adams and the American Revolution.

I really like the premise of this book and I love history. That said, I did find the story a little disjointed at times, partly because, when they time-traveled, all of a sudden it would be their own time again. Then later on, they'd be earlier or later in history. Nothing was in chronological order. I also thought it was weird to bring in the other two kids who were too old and modern.

Another thing I did find confusing was the characters: Sam and Samantha. It took me a while to realize they were two different people. I wish they had different names.

I enjoyed learning some historical facts about John and Abigail Adams and their family. I would recommend this book to kids who enjoy the time-travel-to-learn-history trope.

[3.5 stars]

This story was funny and cute. A perfect, non-tedious way to get children engaged with American history.