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*Land of Hope by Wilfred McClay
Land of Hope offers a balanced, positive, and often inspiring view of American history. *Land of Hope: an Invitation to the Great American Story by Wilfred McClay. Encounter Books, 2019, 429 pages...
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Radium Girls by Kate Moore
The Radium Girls tells the harrowing tale of radium poisoning and corporate irresponsibility. The Radium Girls by Kate Moore (Young Readers’ Edition). Greenwillow, 2020, 348 pages plus timeline,...
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Unspeakable by Carole Boston Weatherford
Unspeakable exposes a terrible chapter in American history but ends in hope for reconciliation. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Floyd Cooper....
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Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
The biracial heroine of Luck of the Titanic sees dreams fulfilled just before disaster strikes, in this romantic thriller. Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee. Penguin/Putnam, 2021, 380 pages. Reading...
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Top Secret by Crispin Boyer and Suzanne Zimbler
Learn what it takes to be a spy in this trivia-packed book from National Geographic Kids. Top Secret: Spies, Codes, Capers, Gadgets, and Classified Cases by Crispin Boyer and Suzanne Zimbler. National...
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Fallout by Steve Sheinkin
Sheinkin brings the Cuban Missile Crisis to life in this nail-biting read for young teens. Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown by Steve Sheinkin. Roaring Brook Press, 2021....
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Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies by S. D. Nelson
Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies addresses the bloody and complex history of the U.S. Indian Wars with honesty and clarity. Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies by S. D. Nelson. Abrams, 2021, 119...
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*Church History by Simonetta Carr
Simonetta Carr’s Church History is a must-have for Christian families, good for years of reference and encouragement. *Church History by Simonetta Carr. Reformation Heritage, 265 pages including...
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Agent Most Wanted by Sonia Purnell
Virginia Hall, one of history’s most effective spies, is the subject of this engrossing biography. Agent Most Wanted: The Never-before-Told Story of the Most Dangerous Spy of World War II by Sonia...
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Caldecott Honor Roundup: Ain’t Burned All the Bright, Berry Song, Choosing...
This year’s Caldecott honor books explore a range of moods from wistful to whimsical. Ain’t Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Jason Griffin. Atheneum, 2022, 384 pages....
View ArticleThe Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History by Ben Thompson
A new series about advances in technology begins with the indomitable spirit of the Wright Brothers. The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History (Epic Fails #1) by Ben Thompson and Eric Slader, with...
View Article*Spooked! by Gail Jarrow
The Mercury Theater broadcast of “War of the Worlds,” a fascinating footnote from American history, has interesting implications for today. Ages 10-15 *Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and the War of...
View Article*John Newton by Simonetta Carr
John Newton’s colorful life is a welcome addition to the Reformation Heritage series of Christian biographies. *John Newton by Simonetta Carr. Reformation Heritage, 2018, 63 pages. Reading Level:...
View ArticleA Colorful Past by William Boekestein
A coloring book for elementary through middle grades offers a sweeping view of church history, from the first century to the twentieth. A Colorful Past: a Coloring Book of Church History by William...
View Article*Brother Hugo and the Bear by Katy Beebe
A cryptic aside in a medieval letter is the springboard for this charming story of a monk, a manuscript, and a bear. *Brother Hugo and the Bear by Katy Beebe, illustrated by S. D. Schindler. Eerdmans,...
View Article*The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix
*The Faithful Spy is an outstanding biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—and one of the best biographies for kids ever. The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendrix....
View ArticleResistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A teenage girl enlists in the Jewish resistance in Poland during World War II. Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Scholastic, 2018, 385 pages. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-18...
View ArticleHeroes of WWII: A Book List for Tweens and Teens
World War II is perennially interesting and not just to history buffs! We’ve focused on church history the past couple of years during October, first on the early church and general church history in...
View ArticleThe Grand Escape by Neal Bascomb.
This fascinating true account of a prison escape during World War I will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The Grand Escape: the Greatest Prison Breakout of the 20th Century by Neal Bascomb....
View ArticleThe Not-So-Boring Letters of Private Nobody by Matt Landis
Oliver realizes he doesn’t yet know everything about the Civil War in this engaging middle grades novel. The Not-so-Boring Letters of Private Nobody by Matt Landis. Dial, 2018. 304 pages. Reading...
View ArticleCyrus Field’s Big Dream by Mary Morton Cowan
Nobody said “No” to Cyrus Field once he got his brain around a big idea that transformed the history of communication—and history itself. Cyrus Field’s Big Dream: the Daring Effort to Lay the First...
View ArticleLet ‘er Buck! by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Black cowboy George Fletcher, the "People's Champion," is the subject of this story from the old west. The post Let ‘er Buck! by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticlePatriotic Book List for Independence Day
A patriotic book list full of biographies, stories, trivia, and more all about the American Revolution. The post Patriotic Book List for Independence Day appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View Article*O Captain, My Captain by Robert Burleigh
O Captain, My Captain encapsulates the Civil War through the eyes of its most famous poet. The post *O Captain, My Captain by Robert Burleigh appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleRocket to the Moon! by Don Brown
Graphic artist Don Brown give us a comprehensive visual account of the Apollo space program. The post Rocket to the Moon! by Don Brown appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleButterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai
An unlikely romance tinged by tragedy makes Butterfly Yellow a winning read for mature teens. The post Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleThe Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
The Downstairs Girl explores the social mores and prejudices of late-19th-century Atlanta through the eyes of a resourceful and gifted Chinese teen. The post The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee appeared...
View ArticleSomeplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas
Three motherless siblings seek "someplace to call home" in Depression-era Kansas The post Someplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleGiant Presidents' Day Book List
POTUS POTUS: President of the United States: one of the most powerful people in the world. Presidents’ Day honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in particular. But each of the Presidents in...
View ArticleAll in a Drop by Lori Alexander
All in a Drop communicates the wonder and excitement of the Scientific Revolution in this engaging biography of the inventor of the microscope. The post All in a Drop by Lori Alexander appeared first...
View ArticleChina through Time by DK Publishing
China through Time offers a unique perspective of social life over centuries The post China through Time by DK Publishing appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View Article20th Century Book List for Young Teens
20th Century Book List for Young Teens 20th Century: World wars. A Great Depression. First flight. Space flight. Voting Rights. Civil Rights. Communism. Terrorism. Jazz. Nuclear weapons. Computers....
View Article*The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming
From hero to pariah: the life of Charles Lindbergh is a fascinating study. The post *The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleLost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink by Tod Olson
8 men struggle to survive when they’re lost at sea in this “drama in real life” story for middle grades. Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink (Lost #1) by Tod Olson. Scholastic, 2016. 176...
View ArticleThe Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus
A Canadian red squirrel takes to the river in The Littlest Voyageur, a charming animal story by a Newbery honor author. The post The Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleGold Rush Girl by Avi
An independent-minded young teen seeks adventure and finds maturity in Gold Rush Girl. The post Gold Rush Girl by Avi appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View Article1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann
A fascinating historical look at globalization that covers botany, anthropology, politics, exploration, the slave trade, and more! 1493 for Young People: From Columbus’s Voyage to Globalization by...
View ArticleThe Nerviest Girl in the World by Melissa Wiley
Ranch girl Pearl discovers the brand-new technology of moving pictures in this fun read for early middle-graders. The post The Nerviest Girl in the World by Melissa Wiley appeared first on Redeemed...
View ArticleThe Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys. Philomel, 2019. 512 pages. The Fountains of Silence tells a gripping story of love and danger during Franco’s Spain in the 1950s. Historical fiction for older...
View ArticleHow We Got to the Moon by John Rocco
How We Got to the Moon details the almost overwhelming amount of expertise and problem-solving required to accomplish one human footprint. The post How We Got to the Moon by John Rocco appeared first...
View ArticlePremeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth Bunce
Premeditated Myrtle introduces a precocious 12-year-old Victorian detective with a trusty governess sidekick. The post Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth Bunce appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleA Hopeful Heart by Deborah Noyes
A Hopeful Heart engagingly presents the life of one of America's first best-selling authors: Louisa May Alcott. The post A Hopeful Heart by Deborah Noyes appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleCourageous World Changers by Shirley Rae Redmond
Courageous World Changers briefly covers the lives of 50 women throughout the world and history who lived for Christ. The post Courageous World Changers by Shirley Rae Redmond appeared first on...
View Article2021 Newbery Buzz #6: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
We wrap up our Newbery Buzz series for this year with a discussion of Echo Mountain a historical novel set during the Great Depression The post 2021 Newbery Buzz #6: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk...
View ArticleGertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson
A sweet story about a mother duck whose unusual nesting spot provided a welcome diversion from from the war, both in local news and beyond. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson,...
View Article*Charis in the World of Wonders by Marly Youmans
Charis in the World of Wonders is a richly satisfying novel of a young Puritan woman who learns much about the world and herself through hardship and perseverance. The post *Charis in the World of...
View Article*Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse Anderson
The Seeds of America Trilogy powerfully examines some of the complex ideas of the American Revolution: freedom, justice, and equality for all. The post *Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse...
View ArticleWhich Version of The Diary of Anne Frank Is Best?
Is The Definitive Edition of The Diary of Anne Frank better than the "original"? The post Which Version of The Diary of Anne Frank Is Best? appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
View ArticleWicked History Series: Henry VIII, Leopold II, and Rasputin
The Wicked History series offers a lively, interesting, and well-researched option for learning about the villains of history The post Wicked History Series: Henry VIII, Leopold II, and Rasputin...
View ArticleHidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier
Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust is a suitable introduction for grades 2-4 to this terrible chapter in history. The post Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier appeared...
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