Category Archives: Historical fiction

Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground by T.R. Simon

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

      Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground by T.R. Simon, Candlewick Press, 9780763643010, 2018 Format: Hardcover, 250 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Realistic /Historic Fiction What did you like about the book? This fictionalized story … Continue reading →

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Journey of the Pale Bear by Susan Fletcher

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

        Journey of the Pale Bear by Susan Fletcher,  Margaret K. McElderry Books, 9781534420779, 2018 Format: Softcover, 304 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Historic Fiction/Adventure What did you like about the book? A nice … Continue reading →

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Call of the Wraith by Kevin Sands

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

 Call of the Wraith (The Blackthorn Key) by Kevin Sands, Published by Aladdin, 9781534428478, 2018 Format: Hardcover, 494 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Historic/Mystery Fiction What did you like about the book? Another adventure in the making … Continue reading →

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The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee. Katherine Tegen Books, 2018. ISBN 9780062795328 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Historical/fantasy fiction What did you like about the book? I … Continue reading →

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The 48 – Donna Hosie

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

  The 48 – Donna Hosie, Holiday House, 9780823438563, 2018 Format: Hardcover, 384 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2.5 Genre:  Historical Science Fiction What did you like about the book?  Twin teen boys Alex and … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Martians – Melissa Savage

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

      The Truth About Martians – Melissa Savage, Crown Books for Young Readers, (9781524700164), 2018 Format: hardcover, 336 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre: historical science fiction What did you like about the book?  Mylo and Dibs are … Continue reading →

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Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster – Jonathan Auxier

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

  Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster – Jonathan Auxier, Amulet Books, (9781419731402), 2018 Format: hardcover, 368 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: fantasy What did you like about the book?  “Some folk are very good … Continue reading →

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