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Book reviews for historical fiction, adventures & puppets

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  • Review
    Maid of Secrets

    Engrossing Elizabethan tale of murder and intrigue.
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    12
     
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    By Jennifer McGowan
    (Book, 2013)
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    Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassin, Book 2

    Beautiful, violent story of medieval love and tragedy.
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    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Dark Unwinding

    Thrilling steampunk mystery, romance in Victorian England.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Sharon Cameron
    (Book, 2012)
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    Dodger

    Clever adventure depicts Victorian streets with sly humor.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Terry Pratchett
    (Book, 2012)
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    Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution

    Girl becomes spy in absorbing American Revolution tale.
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    9
     
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    By Avi
    (Book, 2012)
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    Code Name Verity

    Plot-twisting, heart-wrenching, unforgettable WWII story.
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    15
     
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    By Elizabeth Wein
    (Book, 2012)
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    Changeling: Order of Darkness, Book 1

    Tantalizing mix of historical romance, supernatural epic.
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    13
     
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    By Philippa Gregory
    (Book, 2012)
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    Grave Mercy: His Fair Assassin, Book 1

    Violent tale of assassin nun seeking revenge on men.
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    14
     
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    By Robin LaFevers
    (Book, 2012)
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    Small Acts of Amazing Courage

    Feisty heroine provides eye-opening look at colonial India.
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    10
     
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    By Gloria Whelan
    (Book, 2011)