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Imagine: Charlotte’s Web and The Pushcart War meet National Treasure!

SOME THINGS SHOULD NEVER BE BOUGHT -- OR SOLD.

When ten-year-old Allie Campion wins a finalist slot in the Friendly Family Freedom Franks national Fourth of July essay contest, she and her dad, Dan, depart their small Virginia town, embarking upon a zany whirlwind adventure in the nation's capital. During their week in Washington, Allie and her spirited fellow finalists discover a conspiracy of crony corruption in high places, and - inspired in part by a curmudgeonly American bald eagle - gallantly set about revealing the truth and righting the wrongs, all while navigating betrayal, defamation, and their own growing need for independence.

Intelligently and charmingly written by a former licensed D.C. tour guide, Some Guy Wants to Buy the Fourth of July™ offers readers a heartwarming, wholesome, laugh-out-loud tale of the indefatigable American spirit.

Suitable for independent reading by ages 8 and up. Family-friendly, educational, enjoyable entertainment. Highly recommended for vocabulary and civics learning.

"A bedazzling book! A fun read for all freedom-lovers… Former D.C. tour guide, Beth Homicz, takes readers on a rousing 'tour' of the capital that includes political chicanery, vile villains, an eloquent eagle, and some very smart, determined children."

-- Claire Wolfe, author of Hardyville Tales and other books

About the Author

Beth Homicz is a national award-winning former local reporter and a co-author of AMC’s Best Day Hikes near Washington, D.C. (Appalachian Mountain Club Books: 2011, 2017, and 2023). As a licensed professional tour guide based in the nation’s capital for many years, Beth hosted more than 15,000 travelers from all walks of life – primarily student groups – on their own memorable Washington adventures. She now lives in the mountains of Virginia, where she is at work on several other stories. This is her first novel.

First edition: Windrise Books, July 2025

List Price: $14.95 (paperback); ISBN 979-8-9992994-0-6

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