Showing 1–9 of 9 titles
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Amber and Clay
Set in Ancient Greece, this epic novel in verse traces the converging journeys of two children, a slave and an aristocrat.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781536201222
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The Beatryce Prophecy
A prophecy sets a medieval adventure in motion that involves a mysterious girl, a feisty goat, a boy with a tragic sword, a missing king, and an empathetic monk.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536213614
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The Blackthorn Key
In 1665 London, Christopher, an apothecary's apprentice, and his best friend Tom attempt to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult. They follow a trail of puzzles, codes, pranks, and danger toward a powerful secret.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481446518
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The Boy Who Was
In 1927 Nino the goatherd shows an artist the wooden figures he has carved of famous Mediterranean people and proceeds to tell their stories, covering more than 3,000 years of history. He begins with tales of Odysseus, Pompeii, and the Crusades and then goes through the nineteenth century, occasionally including himself in the stories.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1929 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488770
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Echo
This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439874021
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The Lie Tree
In Victorian Britain, Faith Sunderly investigates the mysterious murder of her father, discovering a tree that feeds that feeds upon lies and gives visions to those who eat its fruit.- Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419718953
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Salt Magic
In a twisty graphic novel set after WWI, a mysterious lady in white turns the local water supply salty, leading Vonceil to try to undo the curse.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780823450503
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The Secret River
When hard times come to the Florida forest people, little Calpurnia and her dog, Buggyhorse, go to the wise woman of the forest for help. Advised to follow her nose, Calpurnia discovers a beautiful river full of fish. She catches many and brings them home, making hard times “soft.”- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1956 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684126364
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The Way Back
Corduner’s narration dazzles in this tale, inspired by Jewish folklore, giving each character a highly distinctive voice, and switching between English, Hebrew, and Yiddish with ease.
- Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593286135