Category Archives: Historical fiction

War Is Over by David Almond – illustrated by David Litchfield

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

  War Is Over by David Almond – illustrated by David Litchfield, Candlewick Press, 9781536209860, 2020, c2018 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Historical Fiction What did you like about the book: … Continue reading →

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Where the World Ends – Geraldine McCaughrean

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

      Where the World Ends – Geraldine McCaughrean, read by Angus King, MacMillan Audio, 2020 Format: cd audiobook, 7 cds, 7 hours, 17 minutes Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5  Genre: Historical Fiction … Continue reading →

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 Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieka Cohen

Posted on June 22, 2020 by

Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance by Jennieka Cohen. HarperTeen, 2019. 9780062857309 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Historical romance What did you like about the book? For fans of Jane Austen and other Regency authors, … Continue reading →

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The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman

Posted on June 6, 2020 by

  The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman, Viking, 9781984837356, 2020 Format: First Edition Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Historical Fiction   What did you like about the book?  This engrossing historical fiction novel transports … Continue reading →

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We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul

Posted on May 31, 2020 by

 We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul, G.P. Putnam’s Sons (an imprint of Penguin Random House), 9781524738532, 2020  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical/realistic fiction What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Blossom and the Firefly – Sherri L. Smith

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

 The Blossom and the Firefly – Sherri L. Smith, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, (9781524737900), 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Historical Fiction What did you like about the book?   Told from the … Continue reading →

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Gold Rush Girl – Avi

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

  Gold Rush Girl – Avi.  Candlewick Press, 2020. 9781536206791 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:   Historical Fiction What did you like about the book?  14-year-old Tory Blaisdell chafes at the societal mores of 19th century … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies – Anne Bustard

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

  Blue Skies – Anne Bustard, Simon & Schuster; (9781534446069), 2020 Format: hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Genre: Historical Fiction What did you like about the book? Glory Bea misses her Daddy. He … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

Posted on April 16, 2020 by

     The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu, G.P. Putnam’s  Sons (an imprint of Random House), 9781524739010, 2020  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats

Posted on April 8, 2020 by

Spindle and Dagger by J. Anderson Coats. Candlewick, 2020. 9781536202774 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Historical fiction What did you like about the book? Seventeen year old Elen belongs to the warbander Owain, … Continue reading →

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