Category Archives: Historical Fiction

The Tweedles Go Electric – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Joanna

Title: The Tweedles Go Electric Written by Monica Kulling Illustrated by Marie Lafrance Published by Groundwood Books, February 2014 Ages: 5-8 Themes: electric cars, early 20th century, historical fiction, inventions Opening sentences: The Tweedles don’t own a car. People think they’re behind the … Continue reading →

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Book Recommendation – Silver People, Voices from the Panama Canal

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Joanna

Title: SILVER PEOPLE – Voices from the Panama Canal Author: Margarita Engle Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 25th, 2014 Genre/Form: Historical fiction in verse Ages: 12+ Themes: Creation of Panama Canal, laborers, race, rain forest Opening Sentences:  MATEO from the Island of Cuba JOB HUNT … Continue reading →

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Big River’s Daughter – Book Recommendation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joanna

Title: Big River’s Daughter Author: Bobbi Miller Published by Holiday House, April 2013 Ages: 8+ Themes: Mississippi, historical fiction, tall tales, buccaneers, strong women, Annie Christmas, Mike Finke, river boats, adventure Opening lines: “This here story is all true, as … Continue reading →

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