It’s Up to You, Abe Lincoln by Tom and Leila Hirschfeld
This unusual biography of Abraham Lincoln frames his life as a series of ten decisions, in which the reader is invited to participate.
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Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh
A teenage Syrian refugee is the “Nowhere Boy” whose fate falls into the hands of an American 13-year-old.
Birds of Pray by Rob Maaddi
A sports reporter who was with the Eagles as their dream team came together tells the story of their amazing Super Bowl Win. Birds of …
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
This historical novel for teens speculates on a maid who influenced steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to become a philanthropist. Carnegie’s Maid: a Novel by Marie …
Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
Sweep combines historical fact with mythical elements to create a compelling story filled with sharp edges and surprising graces. Sweep: The Story of a Girl …
Isle of Blood and Stone by Makiia Lucier
Mysterious maps, sea creatures, and an island kingdom where dark secrets threaten to emerge . . . All the makings for an excellent story. Isle …
The 11:11 Wish by Kim Tomsic
A wish-granting clock is the unique agent in this tweener story about forming one’s principles against the desire to be popular. The 11:11 Wish by …
*Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson
An academically-challenged boy gains confidence and learns responsibility when he opens a sled dog school. *Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, …