Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie by Kristina Gregory

It is about a child named Hattie. In the beginning a family relative dies. They end up headed for Oregon Trail. And a bunch of people die. The saddest part in the book is when two twins went looking for flowers and the next thing they know they're missing. And everyone had to move on. RATING: ****and a half Brandixx

Sean Sullivan by William Durbin

This book is about a boy who works on a rail road. My favorite part was when they got in a fight with the Central Pacific. I think boys age 11 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

The Diary of Amber Billows by Barry Denenberg

This book is about the attack on Pearl Harbor. I liked the part if the book when people helped each other. I think girls would enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Parker

My Heart is on the Ground by Ann Rinaldi

It’s about a Indian girl who has to go to a school away from her home and learn how to speak English and learn their traditions. The saddest part was when the girl’s friend died while she was away. RATING: ** NN

Journal of Sean Sullivan: a Transcontinental Rail road worker: Nebraska and Points North, 1867 by William Durbin

This book is about a boy that goes off with his dad to work on the rail road. I think children who are 11+ years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Jak

The Voyage of the Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about the Titanic when Margaret Ann Brady wrote her diary. She also survived on the Titanic. My favorite part was when the author was describing the Titanic. It panted a picture in my mind. I think girls who are age 10 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Dogs

Joshua's Oregon Trail by Patricia Hermes

The book is about name Josh who is going to Oregon and about 17 peaople die and the grandpa gets married to the Douglas sister. My favorite part of the book was when they went across a river and three people die. I recommend that boys age 9-12 read it RATING: ** BL

Five Smooth Stones: #1 Hope's Diary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1776 by Kristiana Gregory

The book is about a 9 girl who’s time is the battle of long Island. Her father is at war with King George. My favorite part was when they moved to another part of Virgina. I think boys who are 11 years old will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** MoMo

The Journal of Finn Reardon by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

This book is about a kid named Finn who is a New York newsie who ho lives in a small flat with three sisters and his mom, dad, and grampa My favorite part of the book is when all of the newsies go on strike and wield Mr.Drinker’s paddle While this book was okay I would not recommend it RATING: * Me

My America Journal of James Edmond Pease

This book is bout the Civil War. The worst part of this book is that nothing happened I think 9 year olds would read this book. RATING: * EF

The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy, the Chisholm Trail, 1871 by Walter Dean Myers

This book is about a cowboy that fights and survives through many times for war. My favorite part is the end when they all fight and have wars. RATING: ** "T"

The Journal of Otto Peltonen by William Durbin

My book is about a boy named Otto Peltonen who lives in Finland and moves to America. My favorite part of my book was when the mine almost caved-in on Otto and he just got away. I think boys who are 11 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: *** JD

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds:The Donner Party Expedition by W.R. Philbrick

This book is about a boy that made a new friend and his family took him in because the boy’s family died. My favorite part is when the boy made a new friend. I think boys who are 9-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** "Bob"

C J Jackson by William Durbin

This book is about a fammily who had to move to California because of the dust bowl. My favorite part was when CJ found a gold eagle piece. I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Wolf Master

Freedom Wings by Sharon Dennis Wyeth

My book is about a colored family that is trying to get across the Ohio River to be free. The part that I remember most about this book was when a guy gets beat up. I think girls age 13-15 will enjoy this book RATING: * Chuzzle

RMS Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about an orphan, who lives in London, England and was asked to go to America with an American woman, Mrs. Carstairs. She gets there by sailing on the RMS Titanic as it sinks! My favorite part of the book is when the Titanic sinks! I think girls age 10-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Allison Lee

Daughter of the Nile by Kristiana Gregory

Cleopatra is growing up and is going to Rome while trying to help her father regain his throne and help make Egypt a better place. She dreams of becoming a great queen. My favorite part was when Cleopatra helps form a treaty with the Romans and helps her father not look like a complete idiot. I think girls who are 11 years old will enjoy this book RATING: **** Lydia E. Hamilton

RMS Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

This book is about an orphan who gets offered to go on a ship called the Titanic and she experiences the wondrous voyage. The she gets away as it sinks! My favorite part of the book is when Margaret gets on the last lifeboat as the Titanic is sinking rapidly to save herself. I think girls who are age 10-14 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Christmas After All: Minnie’s Great Depression Diary by Kathryn Lasky

This book is about a girl in the Great Depression who is trying to bring Christmas together with her family. It shows the entertainment and troubles they had during the Depression in Minnie’s diary. My favorite part is toward the end when the Christmas ends up being a good one. Even through all those tough times, it shows how close they were together. Also when the father came back home, it brought joy to my heart. I think children who are 9-13 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book. But if your doing a report on this like I did I would suggest girls who are 11 or 12. Parts of the book children would not understand or have never heard of before. So doing extra research would be nice. RATING: *** Amber Hood

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

This book was about a girl named Amber Billows. She was at the attack of Pearl Harbor in 1941. My favorite part was when the Japanese attacked. It was very descriptive. I think both boys and girls who are 10-11 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Ice Dragon

A Perfect Place #2: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary by Patricia Hermes

The book is about name Josh who is going to Oregon and about 17 people die and his grandpa gets married to the Douglas sister. My favorite part of the book was when they went across a river and three people die. BL

When will this War be Over by Barry Denenberg

It’s a book about the 7 years of war that Emma Simson wants to end. But many sad and happy events happen. My favorite part that was interesting was when the British took over Emma’s house for a while. I think girls who are 10-11 years old will enjoy tihs book. RATING: ***** AC

Crispin: At the Edge of the World by Avi

Another great historical novel by Avi...he is amazing! Crispin has been banished from his homeland in fuedal England, and denied his right to the English throne because of his birth to a commoner. He and his wounded friend Bear must find their way to a place where they can live untroubled, but Bear is ill and Crispin must now care for him. He finds that trust and friendship come from unlikely places, and the adventures are just beginning... I think boys ages 8-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** LLL

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Move over Junie B...and make room for Clementine, a fruity little third grader who seems to find trouble no matter what! Paying attention and doing the right thing seem to be hard-to-do concepts for Clementine. Luckily, she has VERY understanding parents, friends, and principal who are able to help her out and love her in spite of her antics. Adorable ending, by the way. Enjoy! I think girls ages 7-10 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** LLL

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

This book is about a boy named Tom who goes on loads of adventures. He also gets an enemy-Injun Joe. My favorite part of the book is when Tom, Huck Finn, and Joe fake their own death. Then they scare everyone at their funeral. I think both boys and girls who are 10 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

The Beacon Street Girls: Freaked Out by Annie Bryant

This book is about 5 girls who are in the seventh grade. The girls names are Maeve, Isabel, Avery, Katani, and Charlotte. Trouble starts when only 3 of them get invited to Julie Faber's birthday party. My favorite part was when Nick asked Charlotte to dance at Julie's party. I think girls who are 12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Charlotte Ramsey

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

This book is about 4 girls that take a vacation in Cape Cod. They become friends with a boy who lives in an Arundel house. Everything is great until Mrs. Tifton hates the Penderwick goirls. My favorite part was when Sky, Jane, Jeffrey and Battey go to see the bull and get chased by it. I think both boys and girls age 9-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** SB

The Lucky Lottery by Ron Roy

This book is about a kid named Lucky who wins a lottery ticket that is worth $7,000,000. But the ticket has been stolen! Now it is up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to get it back. Will they succeed? Read "The Lucky Lottery" to find out! My favorite part was when Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose found the robber in the store and made her tell them that she was wearing gloves. If she said that, then they will know it was her. I think both boys and girls age 7-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** and a half Henryetta Day

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli

This book is about a boy who loves pigeons but lives in a town where they have a pigeon shooting contest. After they are shot, if the pigeons are still alive, wringers "wring their necks"...despite all his love for them, the young boy must still be a wringer... My favorite part was when you discover that the boy has been secretly keeping a pet pigeon. I think boys and girls age 10-12 will enjoy this book RATING: ***and 3/4 NN

Napoleon by Lucy Lethbridge

This book is about a boy named Napoleon who is a very famous general with lots of war heading his way. He takes over pretty much half the world! Until his death... My favorite part was when the king and queen were taken to the guillotine for their execution. I think boys who are age 8-10 would enjoy this book RATING: **** and a half NN

Anna Sunday by Sally Keehn

This book is about a girl who goes into rebel country in the Civil War and saves her pa while having adventures with her brother, Jed. My favorite part was...all of it! I think girls who are age 10-13 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** NN

Evvy's Civil War by ???

This book is about a young girl forced to become a lady during the Civil War. When her Papa went to war, she became the woman of the house and faced many problems. My favorite part of the book was when she tried to run in a corset and she lost her supper and her friend fainted. I think girls who are age 11+ will enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

Oh, Say I can't See! by Jon Scieszka

This boo is about three kids who get time warped into 1776. My favorite part was when the electric cat hops into the fire. I think 5 year old boys will enjoy this book. RATING: * Paper Boy

Oh, Say I can't See! by Jon Scieszka

The book is about three kids that time warp into 1776 My favorite part was when the mechanical cat jumped into the fire. I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: *** NN

Hannah's Helping Hands by Jean Van Leeuwen

This book is about a girl named Hannah, whose brother is off fighting in the Revolutionary War. Then one day he comes to visit. Once he leaves, the British comes to Hannah’s town and Hannah’s father goes to the town center to help fight. When the little war in their town is over, Hannah sees that all the houses are one but she’s wondering if her father's ok. Is Hannah’s father all right? I like the part when Hannah and her sister do their spring cleaning before Ben comes. I like how she and her sister Rebecca pick all the feathers off the geese and get all muddy chasing the geese. I think girls who are age 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: ************************************************************************** Junior Mint Girl

A House Divided by Zachary Kent

This book is about twins, a boy and a girl, who live in Pennsylvania during the civil war. When Aunt Rudine and Simon come, Stephen is fed up and runs off to the army. Susanne must find Stephen. Is he still alive? I liked the parts before Aunt Rudine came because some things were very adventurous. I think both boys and girls who are 10 to 16 years old will enjoy this book RATING:**** 14 Carrot Cake

The Battlefield Ghost by Magery Culyer

This book is about a brother and sister moving into a new house that is known to be haunted. John the brother and Lisa the sister both are 10 years old and have heard of this ghost and think its all a bunch of bologna. But they find out this silly ghost is more than they can handle. My favorite part of this book is when the ghost wants to get his horse back. So on the night of January 3, he appears and tells Josh and Lisa to get his horse back because he can’t leave the home (some kind of ghost mumbo jumbo) so John and Lisa go to the battlefield where his horse was last and they see the entire reenactment of the entire battle and it the author makes it really interesting so this my favorite part of the book. I think boys who are age 10+ will enjoy this book. RATING: **** dipsydoodle

The Secret Soldier by Ann McGovern

This book is about Deborah Sampson who is a American country leader because she is the first ever women soldier who dress’s as a man and enlists in the war as a continental soldier and has many adventures like one time she actually was shot in the leg but still stayed alive by surgically removed it herself and still not anyone who knew her secret and she goes to a march and finally is in a hospital from collapsing of exhaustion… My favorite part is the part when she describes the adventure of when she got shot in the leg and removed the musket ball herself! I think boys + girls 10 to 12 years old will enjoy this book a lot like me! RATING: ***** NN

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

A girl who lives in Hawaii when they get bombed she hates all the conditions. She hopes to go home and tries to help her Japanese friend. My favorite part was learning about the conditions after being bombed by Japan. I think girls age 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING:************************************************************************************** Ice Cream

The Journal of James Edmond Pease by Jim Murphy

This book is about a 16 year old boy who is in the Civil War. The saddest part is the war because a 3 legged dog named Spirit died. I think boys who are age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Got Milk

Standing in the Light by Mary Osborne

This book is about a girl named Cathrine Cary Logan, who is a Quaker. She got captured by the Indians. As weeks go by she finds herself to get attached to the Indians. In the end she comes back home. The saddest part of this book is when an Indian girl gets beaten by a soldier. I think 10 year old boys and girls will enjoy this book. RATING: **** pinkaluva

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds by W. R. Philbrick

This book is about aboy that goes from Missouri to California and overcomes a lot of trouble. My favorite part is when they eat each other out of starvation and of madness to survive. I think boys age 13-16 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: * Chair Leg Fuzz

Jahanara, Princess of Princesses by Kathryn Lasky

This book is about Jahanara, a princess, who’s family is imprisoned by her power-hungry aunt, Nur Mahal. Her family gets freedom, and this book tells how her life is then. My favorite part was when Jahanara turned 16 years old. She gets a new elephant, a gift from her father for her 16th birthday. It is her 1st birthday after freedom. I think girls age 10-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Animorpher714

The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds by W. R. Philbrick

The book is about a kid who goes on an expedition looking for a better life even though his parents are dead. My favorite part was when people die of starvation and he eats them! I think boys who are age 9-11 will enjoy reading this book RATING: *** Bob

Voyage on the Great Titanic by Ellen Emerson White

It’s about a girl Named Margaret who goes on a ship called the Titanic. Then it sinks and a lot of people die, except Margaret and 700 other people out of 2,000. The sad part of the book is when the Titanic sinks and they lose their families, even animals and babies died, which I thought was very sad. I think girls who are age 12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: ***** NN

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins by Walter Dean Myers

The Book is about a 18 year old boy who is going to fight in world war 2. My favorite part was when Major Howie dies. I think boys who are age 9-12 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: *** Colts Rule

Diary of an Irish Mill Girl: Mary Driscoll by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a girl named Mary Driscoll who lived in Ireland and was sent to America for a better life. Mary worked in a mill and met many people. About 3-4 months of being in America Mary’s parents die from black fever. Mary is horrified but happy to be alive and with her aunt. The saddest part was when Mary’s parents die in Ireland just before Mary got enough money for them to come to America. I think girls who are age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: *** Perfect Person

Augustus Pelletier by Kathryn Lasky

The book is about a boy who is on the Corps of Discovery with Lewis and Clark. It is when President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory. He tried to find a water way all the way from teh Atlantic to the Pacific. My favorite part was when he made it to the Pacific Ocean. I think boys who are 9-15 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: **** United Kingdom

The Journal of Finn Reardon by Susan Campbell

This book is about a boy who is a newsie (a newsboy). A newsie is a person that sells newspapers to make money. My favorite part of the book is when all the newsies take part in a strike. There was over 6000 newsies in the strike. I think boys age 8-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** John Eel

The Journal of James Edward Pease by Jim Murphy

This book is about the Civil War from the Union side. The saddest part was when Spirit gets killed. I think both girls and boys age 10-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ****and a half Cheese Puffs

The Journal of William Thomas Emerson by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a boy who lives in colonial times. My favorite part of the book was when William gets revenge for Henry I think children who are 13-16 years old will enjoy this book I think both boys and girls will read this book RATING: * Professor Place Value

Surviving Hitler

Jack has been sent to the concentration camps. How does he survive? He meets his neighbor and he learns. But, does he have the will to live? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Jack had to survive the duration of when he was in the concentration camps. I think both boys and girls who are 10-13 will enjoy reading this book RATING: ***** Sync

Hidden Child of the Holocaust by ???

Ruth Harzt Capp is a Jewish girl who is always running away from Hitler’s Nazis. Ever since War War II started she has to change her name to Renee so she can seem French. Ruth is finally sent to an orphanage so she can be safe, and once the war is over she will come back to her parents. Will Ruth ever be safe at the orphanage? Read this book to find out! My favorite part was when Ruth got stopped by a lady and was questions. I think children who are 9-16 years old will enjoy this book RATING: ***** Ice Cream Girl Love Chocolate Ice Cream!

Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp

This book is about Molly and her Friends getting there Halloween costumes for her and her friends. Her and her friends pulled pranks on her little brother, and her brother returned the pranks as well. My Favorite part of the book is when molly and her friends pull a prank on her brother. I think girls who are 9-11 years old will enjoy reading this book RATING: ****** Cany Girl

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan

Nazis are invading and we have tons of money that could fall in the wrong hands. What ever shall we do? Well that’s were the main characters come in. There mission to get all the money to uncle Victor’s boat. Over 1 billion dollars needs to get to that boat. How will they do it? They’ll take it by sled. The book is basically about kids getting money to a boat and away from the Nazis. My favorite part is when a Nazi takes one of the boys as a prisoner. It is very exciting because of the way he escapes. I think both boys and girls age 7-13 will enjoy reading this book. RATING: **** Monkey Man 1.5

My Brother's Keeper by Mary Pope Osborne

This book is about a 9-year-old girl, Virginia, who stays at a friend’s house in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during the Civil War. She stays there while her Pa and brother Jed help their Uncle Jack hide his horses from Confederate soldiers. Then a great battle starts in Gettysburg. Will Pa and Jed find their way back to Virginia? My favorite part is when Virginia describes the battle. I think girls age 7-11 will enjoy this book. RATING: **** Simomichi

When will this Cruel War be Over by Barry Denenberg

Emma is going through a hard time. This about the civil war. Her brother Cole, Her mother, and her baby cousin Elizabeth die all throughout the book. This a sad war book. This is a book for people who like war books. My favorite part was when the Yankees took over the house. I think girls who are 9-12 will enjoy this book RATING:****************************************************************** Starburst

Son of Liberty by ???

It's about a black kid during the 1700's. He works for a Quaker but he is not a slave. He is a horse handler. He is very good with animals. But then he gets kicked off the farm. It is a very good book. My favorite(???) part was when the rabid fox attacked his mom. Then his mom dies. I think boys aged 9-12 will enjoy this book RATING: **** Julio Hobo

When Christmas Comes Again, by Beth Seidel Levine

This book is about a girl who is 17 and is finishing high school. Her brother has gone of to world war1. She goes to work on the switchboard and her best friend there died. My favorite part was when the whole family was home for Christmas. I think girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book. Rating: ***** DogDudeFun

A Boy at War by Harry Mazer

This book is about a kid going fishing with his friends and then the Japanese attack, and then him and his friends go through trouble. My favorite part was when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor I think boys who are 8-12 would enjoy this book RATING: **** NN

A Light in the Storm by Karen Hesse

This book is about a girl who lives in Delaware when the civil war is going on and her friends brother joins the Civil war. It is a very eventful book. My favorite part is when the war began. I think girls who are 9-12 will enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Anonymous

Early Sunday Morning by Barry Denenberg

This book is about a girl who lives Oahu, Hawaii. Then they get bombed by Japan. She hated the rules then she moved My favorite part was when they were bombing. I think girls who are 10-12 years old will enjoy this book. RATING: ***************** Ice Cream

Star Spangled Secret by K. N. Kimble

This book is about a girl whose brother has been assumed to have drowned. My favorite part was when finds Charlie alive! I think girls age 11-14 would enjoy reading this book RATING: **** Anonymous

The Great Tree of Avalon by T A Barron

This book is about Tamwyn, who is searching for his lost brother. He encounters some odd friends in his quest. It is a book that comes after the Merlin epics. If you like those books, I recommend this one. I do not have a favorite part of the book, although the characters make very funny jokes. I have read the book over 13 times! I think children who are age 9-12 will enjoy this book. I think both boys and girls will prefer this book. RATING: ***** (Remember, I read it 13 times!) Wordcritic9

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