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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Historical fiction
In one of the darkest periods in history, one boy struggles to
survive...
In this gripping new addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series,
a young Jewish boy escapes the ghetto and finds a group of
resistance fighters in the forests of Poland. Does he have what it
takes to survive the Nazis -- and fight back?
The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump
off the page
Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only
does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to
explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the
new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new
automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from
everywhere, and anything seems possible.
But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is
shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle
of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo
have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?
The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a
boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters
The Revenge of Joe Wild is a young adult novel about a
semi-literate 12-year-old boy growing up in mid-19th-century
Southern Illinois, an outsider who can't fit in with the norms of
society. When Joe is accused of murdering his friend Ervan Foster,
he flees the authorities and goes on the run, vowing to one day
return as an adult, find out who the real killer is, clear his
name, and avenge Ervan's death. While on the run, Joe has many
funny, dangerous, and eye-opening adventures which include joining
the Union army and fighting in the American Civil War. When the war
ends, Joe returns to his hometown, an armed and battle-tested
16-year-old. He confronts his accusers, but when Joe finds out the
truth behind Ervan's murder, he makes peace with the man who
falsely accused him, as well as with himself. In the great
tradition of such 19th-century American authors as Mark Twain,
James Fennimore Cooper, and Stephen Crane, The Revenge of Joe Wild
is a humorous, tense, action-filled novel set against the dramatic
backdrop of the Civil War, with themes involving racism, sexuality,
and misinformation that are just as relevant in the 21st century as
they were during the time of Joe Wild.
NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME. A funny coming-of-age
novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right
to self-determination in medieval England. Catherine's in trouble.
Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the
perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off
to much older and utterly repulsive suitor. Luckily, Catherine has
a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take
matters into her own hands . . . Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called
Birdy is the inspiration for Prime Video's medieval comedy film
directed by Lena Dunham, starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott.
As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of
brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history
and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world,
as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. Her family's
weaving practice helps her feel connected to the past and hopeful
for the future. It shows her that each of us is a tapestry: a
unique, rich, and beautifully interwoven combination of traits and
traditions, with a pattern that is still emerging. At once a
celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we
are interconnected, this artfully woven narrative gathers the
threads of weaving as a technical skill, a cultural tradition, and
as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together, into a radiantly
intertwined whole.
From the author of The Accidental Stowaway, it's 1950s London and
Caro Monday and her friends have become embroiled in a dangerous
art heist! When Caro Monday's mother disappears on one of her
jaunts, she has no choice but to go and stay with a miserable woman
that she's never met. Not only that but she's told that her beloved
rabbit, His Nibs, is not allowed to go with her. Luckily, Caro's
not one for following rules. With her rabbit in hiding, and her
wild behaviour getting her into trouble as soon as she walks
through the door, Caro is only going to find herself in deeper
water. In the lining of her suitcase is a small but extraordinary
painting of a thrush . . . a painting that some dangerous art
thieves are hunting down! Can Caro and her friends solve the
mystery of the stolen songbird and find its owners before it's too
late? Here ensues an exciting dash across London, with twists and
turns as plentiful as the cobbled streets which Caro and her
friends must navigate!
Plots, spies and inventors abound in an epic adventure set between
London and Paris ... Mischief is afoot, and Queen Victoria is not
amused. Her stalker must be stopped. Forget the cavalry – this is
a job for Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies! The
League’s newest recruit is Winifred Weatherby, a feisty
girl-genius and gadget-maker. Winnie’s creations are remarkable,
but is she clever enough to protect the Queen – and achieve her
own dream of winning the top prize in Paris for young inventors . .
. ? A debut Victorian romp and the winner of the
Times/Chicken House Institution of Engineering and Technology
Prize, 2021 A celebration of girls in STEM – and the hurdles they
overcome Combines fact and fiction: the novel draws on
real-life historical inventions and events Perfect for readers aged
9 and up
From acclaimed author Dan Smith comes a page-turning, atmospheric
ghost story packed full of adventure and heart ... 'What a story
... absolutely gripping' EMMA CARROLL 'An enchanting, beautifully
crafted wartime tale'ALLY SHERRICK Malaya, 1942. Nisha's home is
destroyed by war and she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father's
ancestral house in England, perched on a cliff top on the cold
Northern coast. When Amma falls gravely ill, Nisha is left to face
her formidable grandmother alone. Grandmother's rules are
countless, and her Anglo-Indian granddaughter is even forbidden
from climbing the old weeping tree. But when a ghost child beckons
Nisha to sit under its boughs, and promises her Amma's life in
return for three truths, its pull proves irresistible ... A
thrilling historical ghost story; full of adventure, grief, guilt,
forgiveness and belonging A fresh angle on a wartime story: the
prejudice Nisha faces as a refugee feels particularly relevant
today Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll Praise
for Dan Smith: 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has
EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA
CARROLL on She Wolf 'This book grabbed me from page one - highly
recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan,
Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending
messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their
native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the
war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet
their story remained classified for more than twenty years.
But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young
adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a
sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling
journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel
honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it
honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.
Tired of their comfortable digs in Macy's department store, Marvin,
Fats, and Raymond are three mice searching for adventure. Following
a hair-raising ride in a shopping bag, they find themselves
disembarking in front of the famous Guggenheim Museum of Modern
Art. There they discover many interesting things about the world of
humans. Fats discovers that blobs of jam on canvas isn't food--it's
art But will his newfound artistic talent go to his head?
Meanwhile, will Marvin be able to pull off the most daring skating
stunt of the century? And will poor Raymond run out of brilliant
ways to save his friends from sticky situations--or worse, the
exterminator? Amusing illustrations and humor-filled text will keep
readers chuckling as they follow the inventive adventures of this
plucky gang of city mice.
* NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * PRINTZ HONOR BOOK * WALTER HONOR
BOOK * ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE HONOR BOOK *
From New York Times best-selling and acclaimed author Traci Chee
comes We Are Not Free, the collective account of a tight-knit group
of young Nisei, second-generation Japanese American citizens, whose
lives are irrevocably changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of
World War II. Fourteen teens who have grown up together in
Japantown, San Francisco. Fourteen teens who form a community and a
family, as interconnected as they are conflicted. Fourteen teens
whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of
Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into
desolate incarceration camps. In a world that seems determined to
hate them, these young Nisei must rally together as racism and
injustice threaten to pull them apart.
June 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet.
Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack's warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father's prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye.
Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai . . .
Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous
adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes! Baker by day,
spy by night - Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life!
Inventors and artists have gathered in Paris for the World Fair.
All eyes are on the aeroplane exhibition - these incredible
machines will take humanity to new heights! Alice suspects that
some of these inventors are in terrible danger, but no one will
believe her. Surrounded by enemy spies, Alice will need to use
every trick in the recipe book if she's to keep her friends safe
and stop France's greatest invention from falling into the wrong
hands. With a half-baked plan and a dash of daring, Alice must foil
the enemy's plot before the whole thing boils over... A Spoonful of
Spying is Alice's second adventure and can be read as a stand-alone
novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire
series. Look out for Alice's first mission, A Recipe for Trouble!
Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series
and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.
1785. New York, New York. As a young nation begins to take shape,
Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler are on top of the world.
They're the toast of the town, keeping New York City buzzing with
tales of their lavish parties, of Eliza's legendary wit, and of
Alex's brilliant legal mind. But new additions to Alex &
Eliza's little family mean change is afoot in the Hamilton
household. When they agree to take in an orphaned teenage girl
along with Eliza's oldest brother, John Schuyler, Eliza can't help
but attempt a match. It's not long before sparks start to fly... if
only Eliza can keep herself from interfering too much in the course
of true love. After all, she and Alex have an arrival of their own
to plan for, though Alex's latest case brings a perilous threat
that may destroy everything. The sweeping love story of Alexander
Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler comes to a close in All for One,
the riveting final installment of the New York Times bestselling
Alex & Eliza trilogy.
Goal-oriented Maya has two main concerns: getting support and
permission for girls' soccer and keeping her unpredictable biracial
family together. At the same time she's trying to fit in at school,
figure out who her true friends are, and dodge the criticisms of
her traditional East Indian grandmother and the other relatives who
say girls should be quiet and obedient. Maya's witty, observant
first-person narrative will make readers want her on their team,
and they'll cheer her on as she discovers that winning is
great--but losing doesn't mean defeat.
A thriller set in ancient Egypt between 1351 and 1354 BC. Tutmose
and Ibrim's father, the animal dealer, is commanded by the new
pharaoh Akhenaten, to bring him animals - lots of animals - for his
new capital city. The boys' father is delighted. But he has no idea
what the pharaoh's strange new religion will mean for all of them.
These two beautifully illustrated children's books by Yuriy Budiak
were published first in Ukrainian in the 1920s and shortly
thereafter in free Yiddish translations. As a testament to the
universal appeal of children's literature and the joyful contact of
cultures these translations represent, they are presented
trilingually - with new English translations and, due to the rarity
of the Ukrainian original of the second book, a Ukrainian
back-translation from the Yiddish. Proceeds of the volume will go
to support Ukrainian relief.
In this second book of the Jane Austen Murder Mystery series,
Tirzah Price takes readers for another fun, murderous romp through
one of Austen’s beloved novels. Perfect for fans of The Lady
Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper. A Junior Library Guild pick!
When eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood discovers
her beloved father slumped over the desk of his office study, she
knows his death means dire straits for the Dashwood women. To make
matters worse, an outdated will entails his estate—including
Norland & Company, the private investigation firm where her
younger sister Marianne worked as her father’s partner and
protégé—to their half-brother and his haughty wife, who waste
no time in forcing the Dashwoods out of their home and into a
cramped apartment on London’s Barton Street. But before they go,
the Dashwood sisters make a startling discovery: a suspicious
substance in their father’s teacup—one that can only be
described as poison. And poison, as Marianne’s father taught her,
always points to murder. It could be dangerous; it could ruin their
reputations; and most importantly, it won’t bring back their
father. But if the Dashwood sisters can combine their talents and
bring their father’s murderer to justice, it may bring them all
some comfort—and it might even lead to love. “Pride and
Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to
delight readers of any genre.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New
York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper
series
During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles
to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient
times?
In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series,
readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to
escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it
takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?
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