Showing posts with label Civil War. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civil War. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2011

A CIVIL WAR GOTHIC

Jennie's fiance died under suspicious circumstances in the war, however, she believes that his spirit is angry and is trying to tell her something. Only her fiance's twin brother made it back alive, and is showing her kindness unlike before the war. Is it possible that can she love both brothers? Jennie isn't certain about anything, anymore. Was her fiance the wonderful person she remembers or in reality a criminal? She must find out what truly happened that day her beloved Will died.

Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown is told mostly through letters and photographs (illustrations). This Civil War gothic romance takes you through twists and turns and comes to a satisfying end. For mature middle school - high school readers in 7th-12th grade.

Monday, January 04, 2010

TREASURE! GOLD! ADVENTURE! COMING SOON...

It's 1973 and a massive hurricane is coming. Michael and Kyle are desperate to find the rumored Civil War gold coins lost off the coast of Mobile Alabama. For Michael, a coin collector, this could be the discovery of a lifetime, but there are other treasure hunters out there who would hurt the boys for the same riches.


A fantastic adventure! Go on a treasure hunt with Michael and Kyle in Double Eagle by Sneed B. Collard III. For readers in 6th-10th graders.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

IRON THUNDER: THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMAC


Tom knows more information about Captain John Ericson’s vessel than any other teen (or Confederate Spy). When his father was killed in a battle against Confederate Soldiers, Tom set out to find work with the Union Navy. As an assistant to the Captain of the U.S.S. Monitor, Tom is fascinated by his work but is also fearful of the spies in the surrounding dock.
Exciting! Informative! Engaging! Avi’s Iron Thunder will beg readers to keep on reading until the very last page.

Best for 4th grade and up.