Tag Archives: historical fiction

Lies We Tell Ourselves

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mrs.N

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley I’m not big on issues books.  So when I picked a book about integration with a interracial lesbian romance, believe me, I had concerns.  This can’t end well, right?  And getting to the … Continue reading →

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Titanic #3: S.O.S

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mrs.N

Titanic #3: S.O.S. by Gordon Korman As the Titanic is taking on water, the story of its passengers is broken up by occasional reports from nearby ships.  The entirety of the book is devoted to the sinking of the Titanic, the … Continue reading →

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Titanic #2: Collision Course

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mrs.N

Titanic #2: Collision Course by Gordon Korman Picking up where Unsinkable left off, Collision Course continues the story of Paddy, Alfie, Sophie and Juliana.  Paddy has been discovered as a stowaway and must spend most of his time evading capture. … Continue reading →

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Titanic #1: Unsinkable

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mrs.N

Titanic #1: Unsinkable by Gordon Korman Unsinkable begins on the deck of the RMS Carpathia, where the few survivors of the Titanic watch the sea where the great ship once sailed.  Beginning in this manner allows Korman to inform readers … Continue reading →

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I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mrs.N

I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis This is one in a series of books that focus on slightly horrifying historical events.  It’s like historical fiction, tabloid style.  But at least it gets some kids to read … Continue reading →

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Envy

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mrs.N

Envy by Anna Godbersen This is the third book in the Luxe series:  The Luxe (#1), Rumors (#2) Sometimes I think Anna Godbersen might hate her readers.  I can’t think of any other reasonable explanation for why she makes such … Continue reading →

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Violins of Autumn

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Mrs.N

Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley I had been hoping for another spy entry from the world of historical fiction, so when I saw this title mentioned by Ms. Yingling, I couldn’t resist. Shipped off to a Swiss boarding school … Continue reading →

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Code Name Verity

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mrs.N

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein A plane has crashed in Nazi-occupied France.  An error is made.  A girl is captured and tortured.  The only thing keeping her alive is information.  She may live so long as she reveals everything … Continue reading →

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All-of-a-Kind Family

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mrs.N

All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor It’s almost harder to write about books that you treasure, and this one would quite certainly make my short list of best chapter books ever.  Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Taylor’s book is based … Continue reading →

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Sarah Bishop

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Mrs.N

Sarah Bishop by Scott O’Dell Sarah Bishop’s brother is headed off to war.  Her father remains loyal to the king (sound familiar?)  When a local men form a raiding party they tar and feather her father, killing him for his … Continue reading →

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