Historical Book Reviews
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Ballad of the Civil War
Mary Stolz (1997), 54 pages
Illustrated by Sergio Martinez
Audience: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
Weary of the war, a Union lieutenant recalls his life with his twin brother on their family's Virginia plantation, and the events that led them to fight on different sides in the Civil War.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0060273623
ISBN-13: 9780060273620
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In post World War I Australia, twelve-year-old Paul feels distant, from his fellow students, his father, and basically, from everyone else in his life. When a stranger shows Paul how to carve a bamboo flute, he begins to find his place.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0395665957
ISBN-13: 9780395665954
Twelve year old Alex MacPhersons' parents vanished years ago. Traveling to Scotland, the scene of his parent's disappearance, he makes friends with children whose Mother is also missing. Not believing in coincidences, they explore a mysterious cave near their home in hope of finding a clue to their parents whereabouts. They are naturally astounded when they are suddenly transported to 12th century Scotland and the camp of hero William Wallace, who is fighting to win freedom from England. What does this have to do with the missing people? Many exciting battles and narrow escapes add to this exciting, history-rich, mysterious, time travel adventure.
Reviewed by: Ellen Lundell
Date read: 9/17/2009
ISBN-10: 0887768865
ISBN-13: 9780887768866
Unwilling to side with either the rebels or loyalists, two young brothers make up their minds, when they become involved in the Battle of Long Island. Part of the Events of the Revolution series.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0516046713
Bear for Miguel
Elaine Marie Alphin (1996), 60 pages
Illustrated by Joan Sandin
Audience: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
In El Salvador in the 1980s, Maria tags along to the market with her father, where they must trade some of their possessions for essentials like milk and flour. Maria's father has been out of work as a result of the political unrest in the country. While this story does depict a struggling family in an unstable environment, the real charm of the tale is the way we see Maria's family's love for one another. In the end, Maria makes a tough choice in order to contribute to her family and for the sake of a sick child she's never met. This is a sweet and moving story about growing up and expressing love for others through actions.
Book Series: I Can Read Book
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 12/30/2010
ISBN-10: 0060245212
ISBN-13: 9780060245214
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