Historical Fiction

Book Thief – Read It and Rate It

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is set during a time where the Nazi party caused much grief and destruction during the Holocaust. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak follows Liesel, who is sent to live with foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann in the fictional town of Molching. Liesel discovers the power of … Read more

Journal of Sean Sullivan – Read It and Rate It

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The Journal of Sean Sullivan: A Transcontinental Railroad Worker Dear America/My Name Is America series by William Durbin Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Sean and his father working on the transcontinental railroad. Sean’s father was already working on the railroad when he started. Sean had to work his way up the ranks, till the railroad was complete. Why did I like this book? I liked this … Read more

Jane Eyre – Read It and Rate It

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Classic Historical Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Jane as a kid lived with her wealthy aunt. Many times she was accused of things she didn’t do. Soon after, her aunt didn’t want to take care of her. She sent Jane to a boarding school. The teachers were harsh and she got a bite of bread and a sip of water for almost every meal. She … Read more

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 – Read It and Rate It

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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) I liked the book because it had a lot of suspenseful parts. It’s about a shark that wonders into a lake that is connected to an ocean. After a boy and a man die in the lake, the main character jumps in the lake to save his friend from the shark. In … Read more

Librarian of Auschwitz – Read It and Rate It

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The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) It gave a look at life in a death camp. It shows a girl who helps this school and is the assigned librarian. She has to keep secret what she is doing and ends up discovering many things. It is heartfelt and will cause a few tears. It is all worth it in the end as it … Read more

Boy in the Striped Pajamas – Read It and Rate It

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) A young, rich boy moves from his hometown to the “out-with” a smaller mansion across from a concentration camp. With no children near him, he makes friends with a Jewish boy who lives across the fence. Never touching or playing, just talking. They often compared one another’s lives. I liked the book because it sounds … Read more

Killing November – Read It and Rate It

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Killing November by Adrianna Mather Adventure Historical Fiction Horror Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) November was enjoying her quiet life in Pembrook when, without warning, she is shipped off to the most peculiar boarding school. Instead of Language Arts and Math, it’s poisons and weapons. November already hates this school, but when a student is murdered, November must find out who it is before she is … Read more

Help – Read It and Rate It

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Help” takes place in the early 1960s and focuses on African American maids working for white families and the unfair treatment they must go through. This book focuses on the perspectives of Minny, Abileen, and Skeeter. Overall, “The Help” is an amazing book. Review #2 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This a great book. It tells the … Read more