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• The Book Thief

  Zusak, Markus

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  An amazing and heart wrenching story about Liesel Meminger told from the perspective of Death. This book is amazing historical fiction for kids and adults alike, but have a tissue handy. While it ends hopefully, it is a turbulent ride.

• I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

  Tarshis, Lauren,

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  The I Survived series covers many historic events as told from the perspective of a fictional character living through them. Everything from the sinking of the Titanic to the Revolutionary War. They tend to be action filled, much like the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Refugee

  Gratz, Alan, 1972-

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  This NYTimes best seller and award nominee book weaves together three refugees children on their different but similar journeys from a torn home/country to safety in another land. Set in three different time periods (1930s, 1990s and 2015)…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Esperanza Rising

  Ryan, Pam Muñoz,

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  This Pura Del Pre award winner is set within the backdrop of the Great Depression. The story speaks of resiliency and hope as the main character, Esperanza, struggles to find her new path.

• Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

  Fleming, Candace,

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  Ben Franklin finds himself in 21st century American and needs to help of Nolan and his sister to navigate this new and strange world. “What a smart, funny, action-adventure! This is bursting with great heart, fascinating history, and Ben…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Max & the Midknights

  Peirce, Lincoln,

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  Written by the author of Big Nate, this historical fiction takes place in the middle ages with main character Max, the troubadour's apprentice, loosing and then searching for his uncle, the actual troubadour. Although it is set in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinosaurs Before Dark

  Osborne, Mary Pope,

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  This fun series travels all through time with Jack and Annie as they have amazing adventures, meeting amazing people and learn all about amazing parts of history and the natural world. The series does not need to be read in order, which is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

  Lin, Grace

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  Set in ancient China, this story tells of Minli as she travels to change her fortune for the better. The pictures are amazing and the story if full of adventure!

• One Crazy Summer

  Williams-Garcia, Rita,

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  Newbery Honor anovel takes place in the summer of 1968. "After travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Train Your Dragon

  Cowell, Cressida

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  It inspired to hit movie series and is a fun adventurous historical fiction read...with dragons!!