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Book Reviews - Historical Fiction

Addy Saves the Day
by Valerie Tripp.

This is one of the best books I've ever read. They are trying to make a garden to help soldiers who just got done fighting in the Civil War. In the first book Addy is a slave. My favorite part is when Addy's long lost brother comes home. I would definitely tell you to read this series of Addy books in order. But if you don't like the feeling that you're in the book don't you dare read it! I'm not going to tell you any more. But if you like the way it sounds, read it!
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Ashley, age 9.

Bridge To Freedom
by Isabel R. Marvin.

Bridge To Freedom is about a German Soldier named Kurt and a Jewish girl named Rachel. It takes place in Germany during World WarII. Rachel was already hiding in the cave, when Kurt was deserted from his army. He went in the cave only to find Rachel and an injured dog. Together they try to survive. But the only way they can be safe is by crossing the bridge that the armies are trying to blow up so that the Americans, the allies, do not cross the bridge. They are afriad that they would be caught. One day they try to cross the bridge. Rachel makes it, but Kurt is caught. I liked this book because the characters have courage and always tries their best. They work together as a team. think that anyone who likes books about history or likes books that take place during World WarII would like this book very much.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Sojung, age 10.

Charlie Parker Played Bebop
by Chris Raschka.

This book is about a guy named Charlie and he plays bebop. I liked this book because it makes your tongue twisted. I think a boy would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Chloey.

Dear America Jahanara
by Kathryn Lasky.

This book is about a princess who lives in India, who is called Begum Sahib, which means Princess of Princesses. I liked this book because it was interesting, and fun. I think my friend Breanna would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Amirah.

Kirsten's Story Collection by Janet Shaw.

Kirsten sails from Sweden to America. It is a scary trip. Don't make me beg! Read it. I liked this book because it has drama. I think I would like this book.
I give this book twenty-two stars.
Reviewed by Karis.

Listening for Lions
by Gloria Whelan.

This book is about a girl named Rachel who lives in East Africa in 1919. Both of her parents who are working in a hospital die of an infulenza epidemic and she is taken in by a British couple whose daughter just died. Instead of protecting her, they send her to Britain to impersonate their daughter in order to inherit a fortune. I liked this book because t was suspenseful and intriguing. It also had details about places I've never been to before. I think kids who like to read about strong resourceful protagonists would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Elaine.

Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

It's about a little girl named Laura. She lives with her family in the big woods in a little log cabin. I like this book because you can see a real little girl's childhood and what she did and the troubles she went through. I think people would like this book if they like books that are historical fiction.
Reviewed by Lauren.

Meet Felicity
by Valerie Tripp.

This book is about a girl, Felicity, wanting to have a horse, belonging to a man named Jiggy Nye. Jiggy Nye is a cold-hearted man. He is not being nice and friendly to his new horse. Felicity along with Ben Davidson, her father's store helper, is asked to make a delivery to Jiggy by her father. When they reach his house, they see Jiggy mistreating his brand new horse. Felicity immediately takes a pity on the horse and also calls the horse Penny because of the copper-colored mare. The next day, close to dawn, Felicity goes secretly to Jiggy's house, to see Penny. Felicity continues to do this daily and slowly she tames Penny. Felicity finds Ben's breeches and decides to wear them so that she is able to run freely to see Penny.

I like this book because after seeing that a horse is not being treated well by its owner, Felicity tries very hard to save it. People who are interested in
horses might like this book.

I would give this book four stars. Reviewed by Kavya, age 8.

Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry.

This book is about a girl who lives with her friends during the time of World War II. I liked this book because it shows how friends band together during hard times. Kids in 5th and 6th grade would like this book.

I would give this book four stars. Reviewed by Allison.

Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer L. Holm.

This book is about May Amelia who lives with 7 older brothers. When her mother gives birth to another baby girl who dies will May ever overcome her grief? I liked this book because it really tells you how May feels about different things, and people in her family. I think anyone who likes to read about times of courage would like this book.
I would give this book five stars. Reviewed by Amalia.