Historical Fiction


The Door in the Wall

Jennifer Minicus | 24 May 2012
This classic Newbery winner teaches some important lessons.

On the Wings of Heroes

Margaret Hannon | 15 May 2012
Davy Bowman is the luckiest of boys.

Operation Red Jericho

Tim Golden | 07 May 2012
This book presents the start of an adventure for a brother and sister in their teens.

The Golden Goblet

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2012
Eloise McGraw brings to life the days of Ancient Egypt.

The Lacemaker and the Princess

Jennifer Minicus | 28 April 2012
A realistic view of life in pre-revolutionary France.

The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay

Tim Golden | 26 April 2012
To trap a brilliant German, Richard Hannay has to pose as a pacifist.

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.

Breaking Stalin’s Nose

Jennifer Minicus | 02 April 2012
Sasha longs to become a member of Stalin's Young Pioneers.

Moonfleet

Tim Golden | 30 March 2012
A tale in the mould of Stevenson or Scott.

Mission Telemark

Tim Golden | 08 March 2012
A disappointing mixture of kids' caper and wartime resistance.

Book Reviews

Video Review 1: Don’t Judge These Books By Their Covers

Clare Cannon | 04 March 2012
First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!

The House of Special Purpose

Maryana Garcia | 04 March 2012
With such a talented author, I was expecting more.

A Waltz for Matilda

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

The Dante Club

Maryana Garcia | 28 January 2012
...without a doubt, the most clever novel I have read in a year.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Clare Cannon | 16 January 2012
This original book will inspire a real interest in nature and science, and will particularly appeal to children who love the outdoors.

The Land

Jennifer Minicus | 14 January 2012
This Coretta Scott King Award winner is a prequel to "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

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

Heart of a Samurai

Jennifer Minicus | 28 October 2011
A Newberry Honor book based on a true story.

A Little Lower Than the Angels

Tim Golden | 24 October 2011
Gabriel is an eleven-year-old apprenticed to a greedy stonemason during the years of the Black Death.

The Larklight Series

Tim Golden | 12 October 2011
A brilliantly imaginative science fiction series.

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