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	American Girl. Bk 2, Julie Tells Her Story Megan McDonald (2007) , 91 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Behavior / Anger and Conflict Resolution Divorce and Remarriage Families Feelings Friendship Historical Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library I think this book is gratifying. Julie has a report to do about everyone in her family. But Julie is afraid to do it because her family is divorced. But then she breaks her arm. Read the book to find out what happens next. Kid review written by Gabrielle, Age 8

	Escape North!: The Story of Harriet Tubman Monica Kulling (1999) , 48 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: African-American Beginning Readers Historical
Request this book from the Library It was very good and interesting. It taught me about her history and how she saved African-American people from being slaves and from being beatin by people who did not like African-Americans. I learned alot from Harriet Tubmans story it was amazing. Kid review written by kennedi, Age 9

	Black Beauty Anna Sewell (1877) , 226 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Animals Classics Historical
Request this book from the Library Very appealing for kids that love horses! When I read this book I found myself reading for 4 hour.I want kids to read this book because it tells about a horses life and it is a really touching story. Kid review written by Camrynn, Age 10 Black Beauty goes to all kinds of homes,some good, and some bad. I really,really,REALLY like this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kid review written by Sarah, age 9 Kid review written by Sarah, age 9 Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Boom Town Sonia Levitin (1998) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Cookies / Baking Friendship Historical
Request this book from the Library It is very cool and they like are moving to a town and this girl Amanda makes her very own businees. Kid review written by Amya, Age 8

	Angel of The Battlefield Ann Hood (2011) , 0 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Community Helpers Divorce and Remarriage Families Fantasy Feelings Historical Moving
Request this book from the Library When Masie and Felix's parents divorce, the twelve-year-old twins reluctantly move from New York City to Rhode Island with their Mom. Their new home is a mansion that once belonged to their great aunt but is now owned by the local preservation society. Living in a historic mansion sounds exciting but the family is restricted to the small, hot servant's quarters. Expecting their new life in Rhode Island to be boring, the twins are in for a surprise when they discover a secret room that transports them to the year 1836, where they meet a young Clara Barton. A short epilogue provides an account of Clara Barton's life and many contributions during the Civil War and after. Ann Hood's new series will appeal to Magic Tree House fans who are looking for a more challenging read. Librarian review written by Rachel

	City of Orphans Avi (2011) , 350 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Historical Multicultural New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library It's 1893 and Maks, 13, lives with his immigrant family on the Lower East Side in New York City. Life is hard, but Maks is lucky not to be among the many orphaned and abandoned kids living on the streets. Maks helps his family by earning eight cents a day as a newsie selling newspapers. Newsboys have it especially rough with Bruno and his gang, the Plug Uglies, beating up newsies and stealing their newspaper money. Once a newsie is robbed, he can't buy his newspapers the next day so he's out of a job. Maks is worried that he won't be able to keep outrunning the gang. And with Maks' father and sister being laid off from the shoe factory, the family needs his earnings more than ever. When Maks' sister is arrested and jailed, their parents don't know what to do so it's up to Maks to prove his sister is innocent. Can he outsmart the Pug Uglies and free his sister too? Librarian review written by Elizabeth

	Miracles on Maple Hill Virginia Sorensen (1956) , 180 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Award Books Families Historical
Request this book from the Library It was a heartwarming book. I loved the characters. Kid review written by A Kid, Age 9

	Minuk: Ashes in the Pathway Kirkpatrick Hill (2002) , 198 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Historical
Request this book from the Library I liked this book because Minuks culture is very different from our culture but it is good for them, and when times are down they can always keep hope. The yupik culture is changing. Missonaries have come and they have their whole religion with them. Yupik are startled at this move and they do not want to change there ways. Now what is Minuk suposed to do if she is forced to abandon her own parents. Kid review written by Edith, Age 9

	The Thieves of Ostia Caroline Lawrence (2002) , 208 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Historical
Request this book from the Library This book is an engaging book. One of the cool things about it is that it takes place in ancient Rome. At the begining of the book Flavia's dad gives her a mystery to solve - to find the missing Ring that her mother gave him before she died. Flavia goes to Necropolis (an ancient roman graveyard). There she found the thief - a bird who likes shinny things but the bird had more than the ring, when Flavia starts to climb down the she slides at the sight of wild hungry dogs! While she was sliding she called for help and a boy throws rocks at the dogs and takes her to his house. His father treats her sore ankle. But that is just the begining of their adventures. Kid review written by Aven, Age 8

	The Doll Shop Downstairs Yona Zeldis McDonough (2009) , 119 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Families Historical New Books Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library This story follows three sisters in World War I era Brooklyn who help their parents run a doll repair shop. The girls love to play with dolls that have not been repaired yet, because they cannot afford to have dolls of their own. When the war starts, Papa can no longer get parts from Germany to fix the dolls and the family must come up with other creative ways to make money. Most of the dolls get sent back to their owners since Papa cannot fix them and the girls have to come up with new ways to play. Will they ever see their special dolls again? Librarian review written by Gwen

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