Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Stone Arch Books Emmi in the City
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Stone Arch Books Alice on the Island
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Stone Arch Books Ann Fights for Freedom
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£23.98
Capstone Press Noelle at Sea A Titanic Survival Story Girls
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Capstone Press Emmi in the City
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Capstone Press Alice on the Island A Pearl Harbor Survival Story
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Capstone Press Ann Fights for Freedom
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Capstone Press Carrie and the Great Storm
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Stone Arch Books Lily and the Great Quake A San Francisco
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Capstone Press Daisy and the Deadly Flu A 1918 Influenza
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Capstone Press Mary and the Trail of Tears A Cherokee Removal
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Capstone Press Lily and the Great Quake A San Francisco
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Stone Arch Books Leah Braves the Flood A Great Molasses Flood
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Stone Arch Books Rebecca Rides for Freedom An American Revolution
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Stone Arch Books Tara and the Towering Wave An Indian Ocean
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Stone Arch Books Maribel Versus the Volcano A Mount St Helens
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Stone Arch Books Audrey and Apollo 11 Smithsonian Historical
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Stone Arch Books Li on Angel Island Smithsonian Historical Fiction
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Stone Arch Books Archie Strikes Gold Smithsonian Historical
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Capstone A Star Like Jesse Owens
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Stone Arch Books Audrey and Apollo 11
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Stone Arch Books Li on Angel Island Smithsonian Historical Fiction
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Stone Arch Books Archie Strikes Gold
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Stone Arch Books Rebecca Rides for Freedom An American Revolution
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£9.99
Capstone Press Tara and the Towering Wave An Indian Ocean
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Capstone Press Maribel Versus the Volcano A Mount St Helens
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Capstone Press Prehistoric Survival Could You Survive the
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£10.79
Capstone Press Could You Survive the Ice Age An Interactive
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Capstone Press Prehistoric Survival Could You Survive the New
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Lerner Publishing Group The Mummies Curse
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£11.44
Capstone Press School in Pioneer Times
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Capstone Press School in Colonial America
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Capstone Press School in the Great Depression
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Capstone Press School in the Civil Rights Movement
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Capstone Press School in Pioneer Times (its Back to School ...
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Capstone Press School in Colonial America (its Back to School
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Capstone Press School in the Great Depression (its Back to
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Capstone Press School in the Civil Rights Movement (its Back to
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Stone Arch Books Maria and the Plague: A Black Death Survival
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Stone Arch Books Hettie and the London Blitz: A World War II
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Stone Arch Books Constance and the Dangerous Crossing: A Mayflower
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Stone Arch Books Molly and the Twin Towers: A 9/11 Survival Story
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Capstone Press Maria and the Plague: A Black Death Survival
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£9.99
Capstone Press Hettie and the London Blitz: A World War II
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£9.99
Capstone Press Constance and the Dangerous Crossing: A Mayflower
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£9.99
Capstone Press Molly and the Twin Towers: A 9/11 Survival Story
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Nancy Paulsen Books The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
Book SynopsisThe Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and a Black WWII veteran who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South. For Gabriel Haberlin, life seems pretty close to perfect in the small southern town of Birdsong, USA. But on his twelfth birthday, his point of view begins to change. It all starts when he comes face-to-face with one of the worst drivers in town while riding his new bicycle--an accident that would have been tragic if Mr. Meriwether Hunter hadn't been around to push him out of harm's way. After the accident, Gabriel and Meriwether become friends when they both start working at Gabriel's dad's auto shop, and Meriwether lets a secret slip: He served in the army's all-black 761st Tank Battalion in World War II. Soon Gabriel learns why it's so dangerous for Meriwether to talk about his heroism in front of white people, and Gabriel's eyes are finally opened to the hard truth about Birdsong--and his understanding of what it means to be a hero will never be the same.Trade Review“Woods casts a much needed spotlight on the history of African-American troops in World War II.”—The New York Times Book Review “The story encourages trying to consider situations from other people’s perspectives.”—The Washington Post* “If Opie Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show wrote a book about Mayberry’s racism, the voice would be that of Gabriel Haberlin, the 12-year-old white boy who is saved from near tragedy by Meriwether Hunter, a ‘colored’ man. . . . The author’s use of the word ‘colored’ isn’t gratuitous—the book’s setting is Birdsong, South Carolina, in 1946. The word also sets the tone of the town’s postwar racial references and bigotry. . . . An affecting—and realistic—story. Another stellar outing from the always-solid Woods.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "True friendships defy age, gender, race, and other obstacles. . . . Woods writes an important story of racism in small town, USA in the aftermath of WWII. Told through the eyes of a child, the reader witnesses the confusion and turmoil present within the country and its citizens when black soldiers, who fought for their country’s freedom, returned home and found that they weren’t celebrated as heroes and that their rights were still unequal. Brenda Woods’ characters are complex, yet relatable. Her plot beautifully told, yet heartbreaking. Her message long-standing, yet relevant even today. This is a must-have for all classroom and school libraries and would be an excellent companion book to US history studies of this time period."—School Library Connection, starred review“Even readers who have been taught about segregation in the South are likely to deepen their knowledge of the nuanced history through the novel’s handling of how white and African-American veterans were treated differently after WWII. The characters of impressionable Gabriel and Meriwether, whose patience is tried by society’s unfair rules, ring true as the story shows that ‘the world, including Birdsong USA, isn’t always pretty.’”—Publishers Weekly“There are many books that show segregation and its corrosive effects through the eyes of both white and black children, and in Gabriel's engaging first-person narrative, one can almost see the wheels turning as he realizes what life is like for Hunter and his family, especially after he learns the vet can't speak of his distinguished service due to white attitudes. . . . Gabriel's strong and questioning voice will have appeal for middle-graders, and the story will give them a history lesson as well.”—Booklist “Gabriel witnesses the fear, pain, anger, and sense of powerlessness faced by African Americans living under Jim Crow. This title presents the reality of racism in the mid-20th century, as seen through the perspective of a young white boy. Hand to readers looking for historical fiction or those who enjoy the works of Christopher Paul Curtis and Rita Williams Garcia.”—School Library Journal
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc The Kingdom of Back
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she''ll go to make history remember her--perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood.Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart. Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish--to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she''ll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age--her tyrannical father has made that much clear.And as Nannerl''s hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true--but his help may cost her everything.In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.
£16.14
