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Historical Fiction
Daughter of Venice, by Donna Jo Napoli
Donata lives in Venice in 1592 when society--and family--rules restrict her freedom to learn, marry, and even to walk freely. Donata, however, is about to break these barriers and choose her own destiny. The only problem is what destiny the studious second daughter of a can claim--Donata knows of none.
If you are a real history buff, this book is for you. It's amazingly accurate in every detail.[Return to top]
The Firework-Maker's Daughter, by Phillip Pullman
Lila's father is a firework maker, so of course she has always wanted to become one herself. Much to her suprise, and anger, she finds out that's not at all what her father wants her to do: he wants her to marry and be respectable.
Defiantly, Lila sets off to Mount Merapi, where she will take the final test and receive the secret to firework making. But her father has kept a secret of his own, one that will make her journey a deadly one.
This is a fun, light tale you can read through on a rainy afternoon curled up in a blanket.
Special Note: This book is an easy reader.
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The Legend of Lady Ilena, by Patricia Malone
This book is an absolutely fabulous, on every level.
Ilena loves her home in the Vale of Enfert, but with her parents' deaths, she realizes that her future is away from her home. Her parents arrived at the Vale shortly after her birth and the mystery of their arrival is not only the mystery of Ilena's heritage but of her destiny.
As Ilena leaves the Vale, she meets both friend and foe: one man, a contemporary of King Arthur, owes her his life, while another is a menacing character who is determined that she never reach the fortress that her father begged her to reach.[Return to top]
Mairelon the Magician, by Patricia C. Wrede
Kim is a London thief disguised as a boy. When the chance comes to break away from her job, though, she is ready. What Kim doesn't expect is that she will be traveling with a real magician. And that discovery is just the start of her adventures.
Patricia C. Wrede's writing is, as usual, impeccable. She writes a well-drawn story with welcome humor.[Return to top]
A String in the Harp, by Nancy Bond
When Jen goes to Wales to spend her Christmas vacation with her family, she is unsure of the reception she will receive. The family is trying to cope with the recent death of their mother, as well as dealing with a totally foreign environment.
Jen's younger brother, Peter, is angry at everything: angry over his mother's death and angry that he has to be away from home for a year. The only thing that draws him away from this anger is the strange object he has found: some sort of ancient key. The key seems to be telling him the story of its owner, the Welsh bard Taliesin. Jen, however, is afraid of the key: afraid that it is pulling Peter further away from a family which is falling apart.
What can I say about this book? It's simply great. The setting is authentic and the characters are so real. It's a book you won't be able to put down. [Return to top]
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi
When thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle boards the Seahawk on her way to meet her parents in the United States, she does not know that her very presence onboard is a threat to the crew. A proper young lady in the early 1800's, Charlotte finds herself in the midst of a mutiny, during which she is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty . . .
This book is a harrowing story with amazing historical accuracy. It's awesome![Return to top]
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