The Witch of Blackbird Pond
by Elizabeth George Speare
During the summer of 1687, Katherine “Kit” Tyler, granddaughter of the now deceased Sir Francis Tyler of Barbados, finds herself buried under the debt her grandfather owed. In order to pay off the creditors, Kit is forced to sale everything that was home or loved by her. From [...]
Leonardo’s Shadow
by Christopher Grey
Leonardo’s Shadow is told from the point of view of Giacomo a servant of the great Leonardo da Vinci. To say that Giacomo came to be Leonardo’s servant under rather unique circumstances would be an understatement. The story opens up with how Giacomo came to be with Leonardo. Giacomo, a young boy [...]
Memoirs of a Geisha
by Arthur Golden
When the book was made into a movie I was very seriously tempted to go and see it yet something held me back. Despite the rave reviews of the book and movie not to mention holding high rankings for weeks something about the movie and book said wait, give it [...]
Sing Down the Moon
by Scott O’Dell
Scott O’Dell is well known for his contributions to the historical fiction genre. Though the books are written for a younger audience, readers of all ages will be moved by images and emotions that his writing provokes. Sing Down the Moon is no exception to this rule.
Sing Down the Moon [...]
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