Holiday House
A Slip of a Girl
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At her mother’s deathbed, Anna Mallon promises to take care of her little sister Nuala, as well as her family’s house ...Read Review
Among the Fallen
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The ability to recognize one’s humanity and see the humanity of others is a life-saving gift. Among the Fallen is the story ...Read Review
Susie Q Fights Back
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Summer, 1942. When Susan’s father loses his job, he moves the family from New York City to Clayton, Missouri, where he has found ...Read Review
The Safest Lie
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With her novel set in Poland during the Holocaust, Angela Cerrito tells the story of Anna Bauman (aka Karwolska), a nine-year-old Jew who ...Read Review
After the Ashes
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Thirteen-year-old Katrien Courtlandt wants nothing more than to run into the Javanese jungles and catalog beetles. But her aunt has other plans such ...Read Review
Radio Girl
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Cece is a fourteen-year-old with big dreams, especially for a girl living above a Newark, New Jersey hardware store in 1938 – she wants to ...Read Review
Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson
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Biographical FictionChildren/Young Adult
The language and illustrations used indicate that this is a children’s book; however, the artwork is well done and can be appreciated ...Read Review
Susan Marcus Bends the Rules
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Susan Marcus Bends the Rules is set during WWII in Clayton, Missouri. Missouri is quite a change for Susan Marcus, who grew up ...Read Review
The Mayflower
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Set in 1620, The Mayflower is a cheerful rendition of the story, with charming, colorful gouache illustrations by the talented Frane Lessac. Thanks are ...Read Review
Roller Derby Rivals
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The history of Women’s Roller Derby is explored in this inspiring children’s picture book aimed at grades 2-4. True sports legends, ...Read Review
