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Benny and the Bank Robber by Mary C. Findley

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Ten-year-old Benny found the drunken cart driver who caused his father's death, but he's got bigger mysteries to solve. A long, sharp knife, a bag of disguises and a savage black stallion don't reassure Benny about his traveling companion to frontier Missouri. Still, Benny can’t shake the Scripture’s promise that God “will never leave thee nor forsake thee.” Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer and the Sugar Creek Gang. I wanted … [Read more...] about Benny and the Bank Robber by Mary C. Findley

Filed Under: YA - Historical Fiction Tagged With: American frontier, black stallion, cougar attack, historical fiction, kidnapping, Loss of father, Mary C. Findley, unlikely friendship

FEATURED BOOK: Viking Kids Don’t Cry by Ieda Jonasdottir Herman

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Genre: Young Adult Grandpa always said Viking children never cried; they howled, screamed, bellowed - but did not cry! In Iceland 1935, Didda and her two sisters, Sissi and Lilla, have a childhood of adventure but learn difficult life lessons. Like their Viking ancestors, their life is full of trolls and Hidden People and the daily chores around the farm. Life in the remote fjords of Iceland was one of danger, hard work and joy. Trolls and Hidden Folk were as real as the struggles with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Viking Kids Don’t Cry by Ieda Jonasdottir Herman

Filed Under: Children's - Literature & Fiction, Featured Books Tagged With: boat, farm, historical fiction, Horses, Iceland, ocean

FEATURED BOOK: Hieroglyph by WJ Scott

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Genre: Historical fantasy ‘A fantastical mix of history and fantasy. A GOLD medal winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards “Did Ancient Egyptians visit Australia?” 13 year old TC has a secret. No one knows she possesses a supernatural power. Can TC help her Uncle Max, an archaeologist; unearth enough evidence that Ancient Egyptians visited Australia, before he’s discredited in the media by those that want the past to stay buried? “Some would say that I have a gift, … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Hieroglyph by WJ Scott

Filed Under: Children's - History, Featured Books Tagged With: adventure, ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Australia, Children's Historical Fiction, historical fiction, Kids Lit, New Zealand., WJ Scott

FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson

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Genre: mystery, adventure, historical fiction In May of 1608, the Duke of Mantua will throw the most spectacular wedding extravaganza in history. But it will all be ruined unless twelve-year-old Franni can keep a very big secret. Franni and the Duke, a middle-grade novel, sets a fictional mystery against a specific historical backdrop. It takes place during rehearsals for Arianna, an opera by the great composer Claudio Monteverdi. When Franni and her older sister Alli run away to Mantua, … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson

Filed Under: Children's - Mysteries & Detectives, Featured Books Tagged With: Anne E. Johnson, Baroque opera, children's literature, historical fiction, Italy historical fiction, middle grade, music history, mystery, Renaissance Italy, strong girl character

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