Heroic Girls

Second Fiddle

Clare Cannon | 21 April 2012
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.

A Waltz for Matilda

Clare Cannon | 14 February 2012
A fun, engaging, and edifying historical novel for teens and young adults.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

The Luck of the Buttons

Jennifer Minicus | 05 November 2011
Tugs Button proves that middle school girls can be sweet.

Birthmarked: a brilliant new dystopian series

Clare Cannon | 22 June 2011
Finally a series with characters you love spending time with.

The Land of Elyon Series

Jennifer Minicus | 20 February 2011
Fantasy and allegory fans alike will enjoy Patrick Carman's simple story about a land of talking animals and giants.

Esperanza Rising

Tim Golden | 19 December 2010
Esperanza is the 13 year old daughter of a well-to-do Mexican farmer who must endure adversity and hardship when the family is unexpectedly impoverished.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Clare Cannon | 09 November 2010
Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?

A Brief History of Montmaray

Jennifer Minicus | 02 November 2010
If you thought the era of the gothic novel was over, think again.

The Deep Freeze of Bartholomew Tullock

Jennifer Minicus | 29 October 2010
Everyone loves a story in which the underdog wins!

Twenty and Ten

Jennifer Minicus | 26 September 2010
In desperate times, even young children can be heroes.

The Blue Sword

Tim Golden | 07 September 2010
The right mixture of action, romance and friendship make this a great book for pre-teen girls.

Twilight Alternative #1: Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl

Clare Cannon | 08 August 2010
Whether or not you consider Twilight the ultimate teen romance, Spinelli's Stargirl is a delightful read which gives you a far richer understanding of life and love.

Escape by Sea

Jennifer Minicus | 04 June 2010
Sara, a young Carthaginian woman, flees her home as the Romans attack her city and successfully maintains her merchant father's business during wartime.

Madeleine Takes Command

Jennifer Minicus | 03 June 2010
Fourteen year old Madeleine de Vercheres demonstrates courage while defending her family's fort in New France during the French and Indian War.
  
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