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Indian No More
age 9+
Moving story of Umpqua family relocated to L.A. in '50s.
By Charlene Willing McManis, Traci Sorell
(2019)
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Words on Fire
age 8+
Tale of late-1800s Lithuania has big ideas but lacks punch.
By Jennifer A. Nielsen
(2019)
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The Good Thieves
age 8+
Kids fight gangsters in thrilling, heart-filled 1920s tale.
By Katherine Rundell
(2019)
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The Fountains of Silence
age 13+
Poignant, powerful drama set in 1957 fascist Spain.
By Ruta Sepetys
(2019)
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Anthem
age 12+
Ambitious story of teens' eye-opening road trip in 1969.
By Deborah Wiles
(2019)
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Butterfly Yellow
age 14+
Moving post-Vietnam War story of courage and perseverance.
By Thanhha Lai
(2019)
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The Double Dangerous Book for Boys
age 10+
Fun info, skills, projects, and more for kids of any age.
By Conn Iggulden
(2019)
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The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter
age 9+
Exciting, history-steeped sequel has heart, great heroine.
By Diane Magras
(2019)
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The Raven's Tale
age 14+
Gripping, dark exploration of famous writer's teen years.
By Cat Winters
(2019)
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A Place to Belong
age 11+
Emotional post-WWII story promotes compassion, perseverance.
By Cynthia Kadohata
(2019)
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White Rose
age 12+
Intense, inspiring story of students who defied the Nazis.
By Kip Wilson
(2019)
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Lovely War
age 13+
Poignant World War I romance weaves in jazz, Greek gods.
By Julie Berry
(2019)
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Courting Darkness
age 14+
Absorbing historical fiction ramps up the palace intrigue.
By Robin LaFevers
(2019)
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Inventing Victoria
age 14+
Teen reinvents herself in engaging post-Reconstruction tale.
By Tonya Bolden
(2019)
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An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason
age 14+
So-so historical fiction has romance and intrigue.
By Virginia Boecker
(2018)
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Grenade
age 11+
Tense, gripping WWII drama has powerful cost-of-war message.
By Alan Gratz
(2018)
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The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy
age 14+
Entertaining sequel has strong girl-power messages.
By Mackenzi Lee
(2018)
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Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution
age 14+
Empowering practical guide to becoming a social activist.
By Kaelyn Rich
(2018)
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Dream Country
age 14+
Gripping five-generation saga of an African American family.
By Shannon Gibney
(2018)
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Finding Langston
age 8+
In lovely, moving story, boy who lost mom discovers poetry.
By Lesa Cline-Ransome
(2018)
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