Qwerty Stevens discovered the Anytime Anywhere machine in a previous book, The Edison Mystery. While downloading information for a school report, Qwerty accidentally activates the machine and brings the real Benjamin Franklin into his bedroom! Qwerty realizes that if he doesn't send Franklin back to 1776, there will be terrible historical repercussions since Ben is needed to sign the Declaration of Independence. After taking Ben to school for extra credit on his report, Qwerty activates the machine but he and his best friend Joey can't resist going along, too! Will they be able to get back to the 21st century? Read this book to find out what it would be like to see the signing of the Declaration of Independence.