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 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
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
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Historical Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) “Salt to the Sea” tells the story of four young people affected by World War II. Following these characters, you see the struggles each individual faces and the effects of them coming together to survive.
The Long Winter Little House #6 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “The Long Winter” is about how Laura and her family survive the extra long winter without any trains because of the blizzards that occur almost without stopping. I liked this book because it was pretty interesting.
Little House on the Prairie Little House #2 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about Laura and her family when they decide to move from the Big Woods in Wisconsin to the Indian Territory. It is about how they began their stay in the Indian Territory and what becomes of them. I liked the book because it was interesting and really fun. Review #2 … Read more
Farmer Boy Little House #3 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Farmer Boy” is about Almanzo Wilder as a boy living in New York state. The book is about how he lives with his family on a farm and how he gets to know that he wants to become a farmer. I liked this book because it was really interesting and exciting to read. Review #2 * … Read more
On the Banks of Plum Creek Little House #4 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about when Laura and her family move to Plum Creek. It is about what happens to them when they live there. I liked this book because it was really interesting to read. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book shows the hard-working life of Laura Ingalls … Read more
By the Shores of Silver Lake Little House #5 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book is about when Laura and her family moved from Plum Creek to Silver Lake. They move there because her father took a job with the railroad. They stay there and meanwhile, a town starts getting built over there. I liked this book because it was really fun and it was … Read more
Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A blonde, Jewish girl was orphaned and fought to survive Germany and escape. She met a man and saved him instead of taking a ferry out of Germany. They began working together which led her to attend a brutal German school for girls and try to befriend a girl to steal her father’s world-changing invention. I loved how it … Read more