This post is sponsored by Amplify Publishing Group. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
What if your summer break turned into a whirlwind trip through American history—led by Ben Franklin, James Madison, and Wyatt Earp? The Constitution Kids by Gary Gabel is not your typical civics lesson. It’s a smart, funny, and surprisingly emotional adventure that turns the U.S. Constitution into a living, breathing story—literally.
Three quirky teens—Alex, Kali, and Roman—find themselves caught in a heated protest over book bans, prompting them to dive into the mystery of the Constitution. What follows is a magical, time-jumping journey powered by a snarky book called The Living Constitution and a host of historical figures who serve as their guides. From 1787 Philadelphia to Nazi Germany and Soviet gulags, the trio uncovers not just facts, but the why behind America’s founding principles.
This isn’t just a book about amendments—it’s about empathy, courage, and the sometimes terrifying cost of freedom. The visit with Alice Paul at the White House protests is inspiring. The scenes at a gulag with Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Kristallnacht with Einstein are chilling. And Wyatt Earp explaining gun rights at the O.K. Corral? Epic.
What makes The Constitution Kids truly shine is how it blends real-life stakes with teen-friendly humor and heart. Kali’s empathic powers, Roman’s inventiveness, and Alex’s curiosity keep the story moving, relatable, and real. It’s the kind of book teachers will want in classrooms—and the kind of book kids will actually want to read.
Packed with teachable moments, history, and adventure, this book proves that learning about the Constitution doesn’t have to be dry or boring. It can be thrilling, meaningful—and just might change how young readers see their rights, their country, and themselves.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
The Constitution Kids
Written by Gary Gabel
Ages: 8+ | 200 Pages
Publisher: Amplify Publishing (2025) | ISBN: 979-8891383906
Publisher’s Book Summary: Alex, Kali, and Roman are three fifteen-year-old friends who live in a small town. Alex is a great communicator, Roman is a bit of an inventor, and Kali is an intuitive empath. It’s summertime, and an adventure is triggered when they find themselves in the middle of a protest outside the local library by people who want to ban certain books. During the protest, people are focused on what they believe to be their Constitutional rights, causing the three teenagers to realize how little they know about the Constitution.
In their search for answers, they discover a book with magical properties, which becomes a catalyst in helping them discover what the Constitution is really all about.
Join the teenagers as this mysterious book enables them to travel through time and space—bringing to life historical figures like Ben Franklin, Wyatt Earp, Alice Paul, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and many more. Each of these historical figures will teach them about the original Constitution and its amendments. Through the eyes of these three teenagers, you’ll be able to explore what it was like when the original Constitution was signed. You’ll even travel to other countries, like Russia, where you’ll meet Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in a field within the Gulag where he was imprisoned.
The Constitution, by itself, can be a difficult document to read, but The Constitution Kids will bring it to life with unusual experiences, humor, and fun, no matter your age.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gary J. Gabel, Ed.D., has spoken to groups throughout the United States on the subjects of personal takeover, accountability, and leadership. He has personally trained thousands of people, primarily in the areas of leadership, management, motivating performance, presentation effectiveness, sales, and customer service. He has worked with over 200 CEOs, helping them build high-performing teams.
Gary has written several books, including Day One, which was jointly authored with Tom Buck and published in 2020. Gary’s other book, Personal Takeover, was published in the United States by Career Press in 2003. It was translated into Korean in 2004, with an Arabic translation in 2005. The second edition of Personal Takeover was released in October 2019.
Gary was the 2001 Entrepreneur of the Year for Service Companies in Michigan. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and a doctorate in Education. He formerly served as Chair of the National Council on Education and Human Development at The George Washington University. His current memberships include the Oakland Schools Education Foundation Board of Trustees and Mensa.
Gary’s presentations at TEDxDetroit and others can be viewed on YouTube. Gary lives with his wife, Lisa, in Michigan, and they have two children and three grandchildren.
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