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HISTORICAL FICTION
HISTORICAL FICTION
HISTORICAL FICTION
The Education of Bet
By Lauren Boratz-Logsted 186p. (Gr 9+)
Elizabeth trades places with her brother
Will so she can experience going to school,
she doesn’t count on falling in love with her
roommate.
A Brief History of Montmaray
By Michelle Cooper
296p. (Gr 7+)
Princess Sophie of the small kingdom of Montmaray
begins writing her journal in October 1936. She
dreams of going to London parties but her whole life
changes when Nazis come to the island.
Annexed
By Sharon Dogar
341p. (Gr 8+)
Nearly 16, Peter van Pels is hidden away
in a secret annex while the Nazis wage war
against the Jews and the world. Peter
recounts the story of his time with Anne
Frank, his own internal struggles and the
horrors at Auschwitz.
On Viney’s Mountain
By Joan Donaldson
231p. (Gr 9+)
It’s 1879 and Viney loves the mountain community she
lives in. When a group of Englishman begin to build a
community, Viney has to fight for her home.
Bewitching Season
By Marissa Doyle
368p. (Gr 7+)
Persephone and Penelope are ready for their first
season in London when their beloved governess
disappears and a plot threatens young Queen Victoria.
Anastasia’s Secret
By Susanne Dunlap
333p. (Gr 8+)
Anastasia Romanov’s sheltered life as a Russian
princess deteriorates as she falls in love with an officer
and the Bolshevik Revolution threatens her family’s
privilege, power and safety.
The Musician’s Daughter
By Susanne Dunlap
322p. (Gr 7+)
When Theresa’s musician father is murdered, she is
plunged into a world of intrigue, disguises, and gypsies
amid the 18th century royal court of Vienna.
Warriors in the Crossfire
By Bo Flood
142p. (Gr 7+)
Joseph helps his family survive when
the natives of Saipan are caught in the
crossfire between Japanese soldiers and
American troops at the end of WWII.
The Education of Bet
By Lauren Boratz-Logsted 186p. (Gr 9+)
Elizabeth trades places with her brother
Will so she can experience going to school,
she doesn’t count on falling in love with her
roommate.
A Brief History of Montmaray
By Michelle Cooper
296p. (Gr 7+)
Princess Sophie of the small kingdom of Montmaray
begins writing her journal in October 1936. She
dreams of going to London parties but her whole life
changes when Nazis come to the island.
Annexed
By Sharon Dogar
341p. (Gr 8+)
Nearly 16, Peter van Pels is hidden away
in a secret annex while the Nazis wage war
against the Jews and the world. Peter
recounts the story of his time with Anne
Frank, his own internal struggles and the
horrors at Auschwitz.
On Viney’s Mountain
By Joan Donaldson
231p. (Gr 9+)
It’s 1879 and Viney loves the mountain community she
lives in. When a group of Englishman begin to build a
community, Viney has to fight for her home.
Bewitching Season
By Marissa Doyle
368p. (Gr 7+)
Persephone and Penelope are ready for their first
season in London when their beloved governess
disappears and a plot threatens young Queen Victoria.
Anastasia’s Secret
By Susanne Dunlap
333p. (Gr 8+)
Anastasia Romanov’s sheltered life as a Russian
princess deteriorates as she falls in love with an officer
and the Bolshevik Revolution threatens her family’s
privilege, power and safety.
The Musician’s Daughter
By Susanne Dunlap
322p. (Gr 7+)
When Theresa’s musician father is murdered, she is
plunged into a world of intrigue, disguises, and gypsies
amid the 18th century royal court of Vienna.
Warriors in the Crossfire
By Bo Flood
142p. (Gr 7+)
Joseph helps his family survive when
the natives of Saipan are caught in the
crossfire between Japanese soldiers and
American troops at the end of WWII.
The Education of Bet
By Lauren Boratz-Logsted 186p. (Gr 9+)
Elizabeth trades places with her brother
Will so she can experience going to school,
she doesn’t count on falling in love with her
roommate.
A Brief History of Montmaray
By Michelle Cooper
296p. (Gr 7+)
Princess Sophie of the small kingdom of Montmaray
begins writing her journal in October 1936. She
dreams of going to London parties but her whole life
changes when Nazis come to the island.
Annexed
By Sharon Dogar
341p. (Gr 8+)
Nearly 16, Peter van Pels is hidden away
in a secret annex while the Nazis wage war
against the Jews and the world. Peter
recounts the story of his time with Anne
Frank, his own internal struggles and the
horrors at Auschwitz.
On Viney’s Mountain
By Joan Donaldson
231p. (Gr 9+)
It’s 1879 and Viney loves the mountain community she
lives in. When a group of Englishman begin to build a
community, Viney has to fight for her home.
Bewitching Season
By Marissa Doyle
368p. (Gr 7+)
Persephone and Penelope are ready for their first
season in London when their beloved governess
disappears and a plot threatens young Queen Victoria.
Anastasia’s Secret
By Susanne Dunlap
333p. (Gr 8+)
Anastasia Romanov’s sheltered life as a Russian
princess deteriorates as she falls in love with an officer
and the Bolshevik Revolution threatens her family’s
privilege, power and safety.
The Musician’s Daughter
By Susanne Dunlap
322p. (Gr 7+)
When Theresa’s musician father is murdered, she is
plunged into a world of intrigue, disguises, and gypsies
amid the 18th century royal court of Vienna.
Warriors in the Crossfire
By Bo Flood
142p. (Gr 7+)
Joseph helps his family survive when
the natives of Saipan are caught in the
crossfire between Japanese soldiers and
American troops at the end of WWII.
Sphinx’s Princess
By Esther M. Friesner
370p. (Gr 7+)
Will young Nefertiti’s beauty, talent and
intelligence be a blessing or a curse? She
must learn quickly who in Egypt’s royal
court she can trust, or she and others dear
to her may suffer. Sequel: Sphinx’s Queen
Newes from the Dead
By Mary Hopper
263p. (Gr 8+)
In the year 1650, young Anne Green wakes up on a
dissecting table after being wrongly hanged for the
murder of her stillborn child.
The King’s Rose
By Alisa M. Libby
320p. (Gr 8+)
Fifteen year-old Catherine Howard has caught the eye
of old King Henry VIII. As his new wife she must face
dangerous politics and forbidden love.
The Rock and the River
By Kekla Magoon
290p. (Gr 8+)
In 1968 Chicago, Sam is caught in the middle between
his father’s nonviolent approach to the African American civil rights movement and his brother, who joined
the Black Panther Party.
The Way of the Warrior
By Andrew Matthews
152p. (Gr. 8+)
When Jimmu’s father commits suicide after false
charges bring shame to the family, he decides to train
as a samurai warrior to avenge his father’s death.
The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for
Marie-Antoinette
By Carolyn Meyer
414p. (Gr 7+)
From Austrian Princess to the Queen of France,
Marie-Antoinette has been governed by rules all her
life. Under constant scrutiny, the spirited young queen
immerses herself in extravagance with lavish gowns
and decadent parties.
Alligator Bayou
By Donna Jo Napoli
280p. (Gr 8+)
Calogero and his Sicilian uncles and cousin live in
Louisiana in 1898, when Jim Crow laws rule and
anti-immigration sentiment is strong, so despite his
attempts to follow American customs, disaster dogs his
family at every turn.
Distant Waves
By Suzanne Weyn
330p. (Gr 7+)
In the late 1800s, four sisters and their
psychic mother leave London for New York
to interview the mysterious Nikola Tesla.
The name of the ship they are taking is
Titanic.
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November 2010
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Sphinx’s Princess
By Esther M. Friesner
370p. (Gr 7+)
Will young Nefertiti’s beauty, talent and
intelligence be a blessing or a curse? She
must learn quickly who in Egypt’s royal
court she can trust, or she and others dear
to her may suffer. Sequel: Sphinx’s Queen
Newes from the Dead
By Mary Hopper
263p. (Gr 8+)
In the year 1650, young Anne Green wakes up on a
dissecting table after being wrongly hanged for the
murder of her stillborn child.
The King’s Rose
By Alisa M. Libby
320p. (Gr 8+)
Fifteen year-old Catherine Howard has caught the eye
of old King Henry VIII. As his new wife she must face
dangerous politics and forbidden love.
The Rock and the River
By Kekla Magoon
290p. (Gr 8+)
In 1968 Chicago, Sam is caught in the middle between
his father’s nonviolent approach to the African American civil rights movement and his brother, who joined
the Black Panther Party.
The Way of the Warrior
By Andrew Matthews
152p. (Gr. 8+)
When Jimmu’s father commits suicide after false
charges bring shame to the family, he decides to train
as a samurai warrior to avenge his father’s death.
The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for
Marie-Antoinette
By Carolyn Meyer
414p. (Gr 7+)
From Austrian Princess to the Queen of France,
Marie-Antoinette has been governed by rules all her
life. Under constant scrutiny, the spirited young queen
immerses herself in extravagance with lavish gowns
and decadent parties.
Alligator Bayou
By Donna Jo Napoli
280p. (Gr 8+)
Calogero and his Sicilian uncles and cousin live in
Louisiana in 1898, when Jim Crow laws rule and
anti-immigration sentiment is strong, so despite his
attempts to follow American customs, disaster dogs his
family at every turn.
Distant Waves
By Suzanne Weyn
330p. (Gr 7+)
In the late 1800s, four sisters and their
psychic mother leave London for New York
to interview the mysterious Nikola Tesla.
The name of the ship they are taking is
Titanic.
Teen Services
November 2010
www.santaclaracountylib.org
Sphinx’s Princess
By Esther M. Friesner
370p. (Gr 7+)
Will young Nefertiti’s beauty, talent and
intelligence be a blessing or a curse? She
must learn quickly who in Egypt’s royal
court she can trust, or she and others dear
to her may suffer. Sequel: Sphinx’s Queen
Newes from the Dead
By Mary Hopper
263p. (Gr 8+)
In the year 1650, young Anne Green wakes up on a
dissecting table after being wrongly hanged for the
murder of her stillborn child.
The King’s Rose
By Alisa M. Libby
320p. (Gr 8+)
Fifteen year-old Catherine Howard has caught the eye
of old King Henry VIII. As his new wife she must face
dangerous politics and forbidden love.
The Rock and the River
By Kekla Magoon
290p. (Gr 8+)
In 1968 Chicago, Sam is caught in the middle between
his father’s nonviolent approach to the African American civil rights movement and his brother, who joined
the Black Panther Party.
The Way of the Warrior
By Andrew Matthews
152p. (Gr. 8+)
When Jimmu’s father commits suicide after false
charges bring shame to the family, he decides to train
as a samurai warrior to avenge his father’s death.
The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for
Marie-Antoinette
By Carolyn Meyer
414p. (Gr 7+)
From Austrian Princess to the Queen of France,
Marie-Antoinette has been governed by rules all her
life. Under constant scrutiny, the spirited young queen
immerses herself in extravagance with lavish gowns
and decadent parties.
Alligator Bayou
By Donna Jo Napoli
280p. (Gr 8+)
Calogero and his Sicilian uncles and cousin live in
Louisiana in 1898, when Jim Crow laws rule and
anti-immigration sentiment is strong, so despite his
attempts to follow American customs, disaster dogs his
family at every turn.
Distant Waves
By Suzanne Weyn
330p. (Gr 7+)
In the late 1800s, four sisters and their
psychic mother leave London for New York
to interview the mysterious Nikola Tesla.
The name of the ship they are taking is
Titanic.
Teen Services
November 2010
www.santaclaracountylib.org