Category Archives: Historical fiction

Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler

Posted on September 14, 2021 by susanh579

Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler. Holiday House, 2021. 9780823446070 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book?  In the late 15th century, … Continue reading →

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Sunny Makes a Splash by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

Posted on September 11, 2021 by susanh579

Sunny Makes a Splash by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm. Scholastic Press, 2021. 9781338233186 Format: Uncorrected proof, graphic novel Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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The List of Unspeakable Fears – J. Kasper Kramer

Posted on September 4, 2021 by kyurenka

The List of Unspeakable Fears – J. Kasper Kramer, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534480742 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Historical fiction/mystery What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor

Posted on September 1, 2021 by susanh579

The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor. Kokila, 2021. 9780525554882 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Hardcover Genre: Historical Fiction What did you like about the book?    This graphic novel takes a … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee

Posted on September 1, 2021 by susanh579

Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee. G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781524740986 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format:  Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book?    Valora Luck … Continue reading →

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Julius Zebra: Grapple with the Greeks! by Gary Northfield

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Julius Zebra: Grapple with the Greeks! by Gary Northfield. Candlewick, 2021. 9781536215144 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Fantasy/historical What did you like about the book? Book “IV” in the series about a … Continue reading →

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When the World Was Ours – by Liz Kessler

Posted on July 21, 2021 by susanh579

When the World was Ours by Liz Kessler. Aladdin, 2021. 9781534499652 Rating 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review): 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book? Leo, Max and Elsa are best friends … Continue reading →

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A Place to Hang the Moon – Kate Albus

Posted on July 19, 2021 by kyurenka

A Place to Hang the Moon – Kate Albus. Margaret Ferguson Books, 2021. 9780823447053 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Genre: historical fiction  What did you like about the book? William (12), Edmund … Continue reading →

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War and Millie McGonigle  – Karen Cushman

Posted on July 12, 2021 by kyurenka

War and Millie McGonigle – Karen Cushman. Alfred A. Knopf, 2021. 9781984850102 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5  Genre: historical fiction  What did you like about the book? 12-year-old Millie McGonigle has a … Continue reading →

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Bluebird by Sharon Cameron

Posted on July 8, 2021 by kyurenka

Bluebird by Sharon Cameron, Scholastic, 9781338355963, 2021  Format: ARC Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: Historical fiction What did you like about the book? I found Bluebird’s mix of historical fiction, action and mystery … Continue reading →

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