New Story Takes Readers on a Night in the Capitol

Posted 7/1/16

The Warren County Record will take young readers inside “A Night at the Capitol” beginning in the Jan. 14 issue with a new serialized story published through the statewide Reading Across Missouri …

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New Story Takes Readers on a Night in the Capitol

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The Warren County Record will take young readers inside “A Night at the Capitol” beginning in the Jan. 14 issue with a new serialized story published through the statewide Reading Across Missouri project.Eleven-year-old Charlie just moved to Missouri from California. Bored on his field trip to the Missouri State Capitol, Charlie wanders off and, when night falls, finds himself involved in a wild mystery to find an important piece of Missouri history.          After hiding in the Senate Chamber, Charlie falls asleep and wakes to find a very different Capitol. History has come to life. Charlie joins soldiers, Native Americans, authors, musicians, baseball stars and a quirky reporter turned tour guide on his adventure through the Capitol.Charlie learns Missouri history and what it takes to be brave during his quest. Readers of all ages will enjoy following Charlie and friends for one very exciting “Night at the Capitol.”A companion teacher guide is available to download here.Reading Across Missouri is a statewide reading project organized by the Missouri Press Foundation to encourage children and families to be reading and learning about Missouri history inside their community newspapers.For more information on the project, contact Dawn Kitchell, Missourian Media Group Educational Services Director.New serial story starts Jan. 14


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