Showing 1–30 of 30 books
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47 Ronin
The Japanese Legend of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master.- Historical Fiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2015
- ISBN: 9781595829542
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The Accidental Highwayman
After being mistaken for his master, the notorious highwayman Whistling Jack, Kit Bristol and his horse Midnight are thrown into a world of magic they thought only existed in fairy tales.- Historical Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780765335494
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All the Light We Cannot See
A blind Parisian girl and an orphaned German boy conscripted by the Nazis for his radio skills meet in the chaos of the American bombing of a French coastal resort.- Historical Fiction
- Alex Awards 2015
- ISBN: 9781476746586
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The Bane Chronicles
When Magnus Bane is not battling in the world of Shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, or tentacle demons, his universal amorous tastes (not to mention his cutting-edge fashion sense) lead him through adventures of a different kind. From the eighteenth century to the twenty-first, these stories augment the life of this fabulous character first introduced in City of Bones, giving fans and newcomers alike intriguing insights into the world of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.- Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Rainbow Book List - Young Adult Fiction 2016, Teens' Top Ten 2015
- ISBN: 9781442496002
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The Book Thief
Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
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Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem
A Jewish village brings to life a giant monster to defend themselves against the Nazis.- Historical Fiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2015
- ISBN: 9781616553449
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Conversion
Colleen struggles to figure out what is at the root of the mystery illness plaguing students at her school.- Historical Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780399167775
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Copper Sun
Two fifteen-year-old girls--one a slave and the other an indentured servant--escape their Carolina plantation and try to make their way to Fort Moses, Florida, a Spanish colony that gives sanctuary to slaves. For decades, Sharon M. Draper has imbued her characters with deeply human complexity and born witness to the universality of their experiences, sparking powerful conversations and building empathy among teen readers.- Historical Fiction
- Margaret A. Edwards Award 2015
- ISBN: 9780689821813
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The Cure for Dreaming
Olivia dreams of women's suffrage and obtaining a college education, but her father goes to extreme measures to “cure” her of these ideas.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9781419712166
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The Daring Ladies of Lowell
Escaping a life of farm work, Alice finds purpose in advocating for female worker's rights at the Lowell cotton mill.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9780385536493
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Etiquette & Espionage
Sophronia discovers her finishing school teaches more than just proper decorum.
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Girl in a Cage
Marjorie Bruce tells the story of her weeks being held as a hostage by the King of England.
- Historical Fiction
- Lock Up: Teens Behind Bars
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780142401323
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In the Shadow of Blackbirds
In San Diego in 1918, as deadly influenza and World War I take their toll, sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort and, despite her scientific leanings, must consider if ghosts are real when her first love, killed in battle, returns.
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Isabel's War
Isabel is a self-centered American girl whose life is changed when Helga, a German war refugee saved by the Kindertransport comes to live with her family.
- Historical Fiction
- Sydney Taylor Book Award Teen - Honor 2015
- ISBN: 9781939601278
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Jackaby
Starting anew, Abigail Rook becomes the assistant of odd Mr. Jackaby, who claims to solve paranormal mysteries, and a murder investigation quickly ensues. Barber's crisp diction and regional accents animate the characters in this blend of history, mystery, and the supernatural.- Historical Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781622314829
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Jackaby
Answering an odd help-wanted ad that cautions “Do not stare at the frog,” Abigail finds that her life is about to change in ways she couldn't have imagined.- Historical Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781616203535
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Lies We Tell Ourselves
A school project forces two girls on opposite sides of segregation to work together and confront their sexuality.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9780373211333
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A Mad, Wicked Folly
Vicky dreams of being an artist but is told she is destined for marriage and motherhood. Can she find the courage to join the suffragettes and fight for freedom? -
Manga Classics: Les Mise´rables
A classic tale of passion and tragedy in 19th century France.- Historical Fiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2015
- ISBN: 9781927925164
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Moon at Nine
Farrin and Sadira fall in love but post-revolutionary Iran's draconian laws declare homosexuality deviant and punishable by death. The girls soon find they can trust no one but themselves.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9781927485576
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My Notorious Life
After growing up in poverty, Axie becomes a medical practitioner and businesswoman who insists on providing 19th century women with reproductive choice.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9781451698060
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Revolution
Twelve-year-old Sunny's life changes forever when volunteers descend upon her Mississippi hometown in the summer of 1964, causing her to question her long-held beliefs and assumptions.- Historical Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015, Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780545106078
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Sally Heathcote, Suffragette.
Maid-of-all-work Sally Heathcote finds a place in the suffrage movement of early 20th century Britain. -
The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place
The girls of St. Etheldreda's School for Young Ladies seize their chance for freedom and independence when faced with the sudden death of their imperious headmistress. With gentleness and precision, Entwistle brings forth the acerbic wit and unique personalities which populate this wicked cozy mystery. -
Secret City
When sixteen-year-old Ruby Pickett moves with her family to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1944, she is told not to talk about why this new city was created. When Ruby starts working for Iris, a young mother whose husband works in one of the top-secret government buildings, their friendship blossoms into something more and Ruby begins to believe in a wider world for herself.- Historical Fiction
- Rainbow Book List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9781594933905
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The Shadows
Grace's marriage to childhood friend Patrick Devlin may be the only way to save her impoverished family, but when Patrick's Irish club uses old magic to awaken long-sleeping warriors, Grace is drawn into an epic battle. Peakes' accents and compelling pacing drive this exciting, romantic story.- Historical Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9781480598249
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Storm
A novel based on the Bible Story Noah's Ark told through the viewpoint of Sebah, a sixteen-year-old woman, who is a stowaway on the Ark.
- Historical Fiction
- Sydney Taylor Book Award Teen - Winner 2015
- ISBN: 9781481403023
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Strings Attached
Kit is caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and mob retribution in 1950 New York.
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Vango
Moments before his ordination as a priest, 19-year-old Vango, falsely accused of murder, must flee for his life.- Historical Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780763671969
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Willow
Willow risks her life to pursue freedom from slavery and an arranged marriage.- Historical Fiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Fiction 2015
- ISBN: 9780763657697