Historical+Fiction

2010-2011 Historical Fiction

Iron Thunder

Imagine yourself in 1862, working for the U.S.S. Monitor, a famous battle ship that was known for being the under dog. That is Tom’s life. Tom has a sister and a mom but his dad died in the Civil War. Tom needs a job for money because his family is poor. The only job is to work for the U.S.S. Monitor. This iron boat is being made to battle the Merrimack, another famous ship which is from the southern states in the Civil War. Tom works to build the Monitor but when the amount of sailors that are fighting in the war goes short, Tom has to sail with the crew. Tom faces many problems on and off the boat such as a rebel spy who pays him money to learn about the Monitor, a leak on the boat in the middle of the journey, and an injury that almost blinds a man. This book is historical fiction because the main idea of the book is true but most of the events in it are fictional. The reason I chose this book is because it looked interesting and it looked like a good historical book. Another reason I chose this book is because it is an MCBA book. The part I am about to read to you is the part when Tom and the crew are about to have the first test run on the Monitor.

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2009-2010 Historical Fiction

Josephina's Surprise by Valerie Tripp

If you like sad beginnings and happy endings this is a book for you. The name of the book is JOSEFINAS SURPRIE! The main people in the book are `JOSEFINA,CLARA,FRANCISA,ANA,and TIA DLORES. She is a10 year old girl. Nina is a doll that there mother made for them before she died that is why she is important to them. I chose the book because I have doll. It is Christmastime 1824 in New Mexico everyone is rushing around to get ready on the rancho. It was Josefina's turn to have Nina

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Will Josefina ever get her turn?

book talk by Ayri

Marie Antoinette By kathryn lasky book talk by emma s

What if you were to become the queen of France at age 14? Well, Marie Antoinette did. I picked this book, called __Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles__ by Kathryn Lasky, The reason I picked this book is that I read one other in the series and liked it. This book is historical fiction. The entire book is written in diary entries. The reason I like this book is it is kind of funny to hear about all the crazy outfits and hair styles during this time period. The part I am going to read you is a example of these crazy hair styles and outfits. media type="file" key="Emma S. -Marie Antoinette.m4a" width="300" height="50"