"The Tuttle Twins at Jekyll Island" is one of the most well-known books in The Tuttle Twins series by Connor Boyack. This volume introduces children (and their parents) to the history and implications of the Federal Reserve System—through an engaging story and age-appropriate explanations.
📖 Synopsis of "The Tuttle Twins at Jekyll Island":
Ethan and Emily Tuttle take a mysterious and educational trip with their grandma to Jekyll Island, Georgia, the real-life site where a secret meeting in 1910 laid the groundwork for the creation of the Federal Reserve.
While on the island, they learn about:
How money works
The dangers of inflation
Why central banking can hurt regular people
What happened during the secret meeting at Jekyll Island
The importance of sound money (like gold and silver)
Through their adventure, the Tuttle twins uncover how a small group of powerful bankers and politicians created a system that centralized control over the nation's money supply—and how this affects everyday people by devaluing currency and increasing debt.
💡 Key Themes & Lessons:
Sound money vs. fiat money
The origins and role of the Federal Reserve
Inflation and purchasing power
Why competition in currency matters
The hidden costs of government-controlled banking
🧠 Educational Purpose:
This book is designed to make economic history and monetary policy understandable for kids, while encouraging families to question mainstream narratives and explore alternative views on money and freedom.