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Dead Man's Rapids
The action and period details of this historical novel, reminiscent of Jennifer L. Holm's Our Only May Amelia and "Boston Jane" series, will captivate even reluctant readers.
Come On in, America: The United States in World War I.
Osborne succeeds in creating an informative book that is worthy of shelf space in all high school history collections.
Big & Little Questions (According to Wren Jo Byrd)
Bowe writes Wren's story with sensitivity, yet with the wealth of literature on divorce and friendship (Kevin Henkes's Bird Lake Moon, Kate DiCamillo's Flora and Ulysses, Nikki Grimes's Words with Wings), this is an additional purchase.
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts
Avi's ability to write compelling historical fiction is evident here, and readers will want to stay tuned for the next installment.
Pirates and Shipwrecks: Real Tales of Terror on the High Seas
Because of the stereotypical language and lack of sources, this title is not recommended. Librarians should instead seek out Lauren Tarshis's Nature Attacks!
Presenting Buffalo Bill: The Man Who Invented the Wild West
An informative examination of Buffalo Bill and his legacy for the middle and high school set, and to be handled with care.
Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind
Even with the captivating links provided by the author, the absence of source attribution and the uneven writing limit the book's appeal.
Caravaggio: Signed in Blood
Action sequences and the discussion of art may satisfy some, but the story itself is unremarkable.
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