Showing 1–5 of 5 titles
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An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Murphy draws material from primary sources, such as private diaries, newspapers, and books, to give insight into the political, social, and cultural challenges of the yellow fever epidemic. The compelling narrative pulls readers into the crisis, illuminates the community's responses, and shows the best and worst of humanity. -
Before We Were Free
Exquisitely written testimonial, sometimes in diary form, immerses readers in the details of life under dictator General Trujillo in the Dominican Republic during the political upheavals of the early 1960s. It is an engaging story of one girl's coming of age set against a backdrop of fear and secrets. Powerful and at times intense, this book will take readers on a frightening journey of fear and anguish that will cause them to pray for the rescue of Anita and her family.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9780375815447
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Cuba 15
"Cuba 15" humorously and poignantly tells the story of Violet Paz as she prepares unwillingly for her quinceañera, the traditional Latina 15th birthday celebration. Her journey into self-discovery leads her to truly value and understand her Cuban heritage for the first time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2004 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780385730211
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Olive's Ocean
Twelve-year-old Martha receives a page from the journal of a classmate, Olive, who has died in an accident. Olive's entry about a desire to be Martha's friend, to see the ocean, and to become a writer propels Martha into a journey from childhood to the brink of adolescence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 0-06-053543-1
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Run, Boy, Run
At the age of eight, Srulik is left alone in the Warsaw Ghetto, and must fend for himself, even forgetting his name, in order to survive the Holocaust.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
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- ISBN: 9780618164653