FICTION: Historical Fiction
Note: Images from Barnes and Noble
Note: Images from Barnes and Noble
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Al Capone Series Genifer Chlodenko Submitted by: Stephen T.
Plot: 12-year-old Moose Flanagan lives on an island, and not just any island: Alcatraz Island, home of the famous convict Al Capone. Along with the supposed connection between him and Capone, Moose must deal with Natalie, his sister that is different from others. Moose also must deal with island rich girl Piper, his friends, and the demands of Darby Trixle, the local police office.
Why Read? This book series is extremely well done. The accuracy to detail is impressive, the stories are enticing, and I never seemed to get bored with the zany adventures of Moose. I always was interested in what happened next!
Comments: This book series currently holds 3 titles: Al Capone Does My Shirts, Al Capone Shines My Shoes, and Al Capone Does My Homework.
Plot: 12-year-old Moose Flanagan lives on an island, and not just any island: Alcatraz Island, home of the famous convict Al Capone. Along with the supposed connection between him and Capone, Moose must deal with Natalie, his sister that is different from others. Moose also must deal with island rich girl Piper, his friends, and the demands of Darby Trixle, the local police office.
Why Read? This book series is extremely well done. The accuracy to detail is impressive, the stories are enticing, and I never seemed to get bored with the zany adventures of Moose. I always was interested in what happened next!
Comments: This book series currently holds 3 titles: Al Capone Does My Shirts, Al Capone Shines My Shoes, and Al Capone Does My Homework.
Number the Stars By: Lois Lowry Submitted by: Gina F.
Plot: In 1943, during the German invasion in Denmark, 10 year old Annemarie helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. They go to hide at their uncles house across the sea from Sweden. Annemarie's little sister almost spoils their location and plan, but Annemarie and her mother find a way to bring her friend to safety.
Why Read? This book is a great way to learn about the Holocaust, and it has a lot of action and adventure.
Comments: This is one of the best books I've ever read, and it's 4 points with 137 pages.
Plot: In 1943, during the German invasion in Denmark, 10 year old Annemarie helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. They go to hide at their uncles house across the sea from Sweden. Annemarie's little sister almost spoils their location and plan, but Annemarie and her mother find a way to bring her friend to safety.
Why Read? This book is a great way to learn about the Holocaust, and it has a lot of action and adventure.
Comments: This is one of the best books I've ever read, and it's 4 points with 137 pages.
Gone with the Wind By: Margaret Mitchell Submitted by: Mrs. Boerlin
Plot: Scarlet O'Hara, the heroine of the novel, takes the reader on an adventure through the deep South from before the Civil War until Reconstruction. It is her journey, full of beauty and sorrow , that takes the reader back into America's dense past.
Why Read? I've seen the movie, but reading the book has been a magical experience! I was able to see into Scarlet's mind for the first time. I was able to understand what drove her and propelled her toward her goal: life.
Comments: FANTASTIC!
Plot: Scarlet O'Hara, the heroine of the novel, takes the reader on an adventure through the deep South from before the Civil War until Reconstruction. It is her journey, full of beauty and sorrow , that takes the reader back into America's dense past.
Why Read? I've seen the movie, but reading the book has been a magical experience! I was able to see into Scarlet's mind for the first time. I was able to understand what drove her and propelled her toward her goal: life.
Comments: FANTASTIC!
Go Set a Watchman By: Harper Lee Submitted by: Mrs. Boerlin
Plot: It was so great to once again meet my friends from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Jean Lousie and Atticus Finch. Now Jean Louise, Scout, is a grown woman, and her problems become even more complicated as a woman. I cannot wait to read this tale with a hint of Southern charm one more time.
Why Read?Like Lee's first novel, this will be a classic!
Comments: Read this soon!
Plot: It was so great to once again meet my friends from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Jean Lousie and Atticus Finch. Now Jean Louise, Scout, is a grown woman, and her problems become even more complicated as a woman. I cannot wait to read this tale with a hint of Southern charm one more time.
Why Read?Like Lee's first novel, this will be a classic!
Comments: Read this soon!
