The Secret Solider By Ann Mcroven

This story is about Deborah Sampson a young woman who wanted to be in the Patriot Army but couldn't because she was a woman so she dressed up like a man and joined the Patriot army as Robert Shuurtliff and almost died because she got shot but was okay .Finally the boss of the army found out that she was a woman and forgave and let her go. Then Deborah got married to a farmed and children--Lenah

The Hiding Place

This book is about the Holocaust. A family takes jews into hiding. Will they get caught? great book for lovers of history.  --Madeleine

Moby Dick By: Herman Melville

Moby Dick is narrated by a boy named Ishmael. The narrator is a reliable source of information because Ishmael was there during this story and witnessed all the events that took place during this story. This book takes place in the 1850s in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This book is a classic by Herman Melville. Herman also wrote Typee, and Billy Budd. This book is about a young man whose name is Ishmael. He goes on a whaling ship called the Pequod. He learns how to whale and what to do after you kill the whale. Sadly their captain, Ahab is after only one whale, named Moby Dick. Moby Dick is huge, and Ahab could only imagine, how much oil and money he could make. He also wants to kill Moby Dick because the whale took off the captain’s leg a couple years back. I encourage you to read this book to find out about the adventures of Moby Dick, Ahab and Ishmael. I like this book because, it is more an educational book. Not only does it take you alongside the captain and teach you about whaling it also encourages bravery and to find courage within yourself. I would like to read more by Herman Melville, because I love the way he explains everything and how he has so much detail in his book. I would give it a 10 out of 10 stars.   - Brianna

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The Diary of a Young Girl ~by Anne M. Frank

The diary of a Young Girl by, Anne M. Frank is a totally relatable book. For one think instead of textbooks filled to the rim of gory information about who knows what and who knows where, it is a personal experience of a 13 year old girl trying to survive not only WWII, but being enclosed from the world, battling against her sister, mother, and any one & everyone who can find any fault within her. Anne really brings me into her life as she wanted to do with Kitty (her diary's name.).

If you are reading this and have read this book too I would love to hear your idea/perspective of it all. - Juliana

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The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate

Calpurnia,or Callie, is a girl at the turn of a century, expected to clean, bake, cook, knit and sew, which she has absolutely NO patience for. She and and Granddaddy are about to make an amazing scientific discovery. Will she be able to continue? Or will she be forever be binded to what her mom wants to do? - Anita

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Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

It's about a girl named Abilene whose father sent her to Manifest after she got a bad cut on her leg. Abilene is curious to find out what her dad's town is like. When she gets there, she finds a box of mementos hidden under a loose floorboard in her bedroom. She loses her dad's compass, which is valuable to her. She tries to find it, but in doing so, she accidentally cracks a pot.Miss Sadie a "diviner" finds the compass, and Abilene finds her. She wants the compass back, but Miss Sadie says that Abilene cracked her pot, which she brought from Hungary. She says that Abilene should work for her to get the compass back and make up for the loss of the Hungarian pot. While Abilene works for Miss Sadie, Miss Sadie tells stories about old Manifest. Abilene learns more about the town Manifest once was, and the boy her father once was - Anita.

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Mary Queen of Scots by Kathryn Lasky

This summer I traveled to Scotland. My mom wanted me to learn about the history of Scotland so she bought me this book. At first I was not interested at all because it sounded like a history book, but as I started reading it, I realized it was more about Queen Mary in her younger years. Mary lives in the castle in France with her four best friends all named Mary, her future husband Francis, and all of King Henry II and Catherine de Medici's children. Her father is dead and her mother is back home in Scotland but since Mary is the royal bloodline and she is betrothed to Francis she lives in France with him. Throughout the book Mary and the four Marys encounter spies, prophecies, gossip, and much more. I loved this book!!!! - Bronwyn

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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist narrates this book. This book takes place in London, in the 19th century of England. This book is about a boy named Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist’s mother died after she gave birth to him and his father couldn’t be traced down, so Oliver was an orphan boy. He had a horrible life. Oliver was sent to live at an orphan work farm, where he was mistreated and starved, so he ran away to London. I encourage you to read this book if you want to follow Oliver on his many adventures. This book is a classic.
I like this book because it is full of mystery and adventure. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves classics. I would give it a 9 out of 10 stars - Brianna

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Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

Elijah Freeman narrates the story. The story takes place in Canada in the town of Buxton, around the time of the Civil War. Elijah Freeman was born free, although his mother and father were born slaves, he realizes he can’t just trust anybody. But Elijah isn’t always happy or grateful for the free life he has and soon witnesses slavery in second hand. Elijah even tries to help them escape. Elijah’s life is full of adventure and a little mystery. This book is historical-nonfiction.
I like this book because in every chapter it has a new adventure. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a historical book with a lot of adventure and a hint of mystery. I would give it a 9 out of 10 stars. - Brianna

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Boxers by Gene Luen Yang

sad book. Good story. good Characters. Gory. ALOT OF DUDES DIE. opposite story as SAINTS by Geneluen Yang. - Aviva

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Saints by Gene Luen Yang

this is a great book, it turns a real war into a great comic book. the main character is a strong female, named four-child who yearns for a new name and a new life. The story is about a war between christians and chinese, the fighting takes place in the country of china. This book is not in full color but not black and white. I wont give anything away but the end is quite depressing. As i said it was a war and there is another book called BOXERS that is from the opposite perspective. - Aviva Gould

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Anne Of Green Gables by Lucy Montogomery

A red haired girl named Anne Shirley goes to live with the C--s. Though she is not what they expected, they keep her anyways. Anne often does things before she thinks. One day she does something that could mean the end of a friendship. - Madeleine

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Code Name Pauline By: Pearl Witherington Cornioley

Pearl Witherington, also the author, narrates this book. It is a reliable source of information, based on the fact that this is a true account of her life. This book takes place in France around World War II. Pearl becomes an agent for the war in World War II. She learns to parachute, fly planes and even more during her training to become an agent. She slowly learns becoming an agent will be a difficult and scary endeavor for her. She has to be careful who she meets and who she talks to. Her life is not always easy but is constantly an adventure. This book is historical non-fiction. I like this book because it is full of adventure and is truly a fascinating story. I would recommend this book to anybody who wants a true account of history. I would give it a 9 out of 10 stars.
-Brianna
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