Kids Book Index
Sara Holbrook
This fictional coming-of-age story is set in the Detroit suburbs in 1954. It captures the fear and anxiety surrounding the Cold War and McCarthyism. The historical context frames a young person’s experience as tensions over enemies and political suspicion shape everyday life. Author’s notes and a bibliography are included.
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The Red Bandanna (Young Readers Adaptation)Tom RinaldiThis nonfiction account chronicles the life, death, and legacy of Welles Crowther, known as the man in the red bandanna. It recounts the actions of Crowther and other everyday people during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Written by ESPN correspondent Tom Rinaldi, the young readers’ adaptation centers on the choices made by people who helped others during the crisis. A prologue and note on sources accompany the account.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Love You, Michael CollinsLauren Baratz-LogstedIn 1969, as the United States prepares to send men to the moon, Mamie is dealing with major turmoil at home. She writes to Michael Collins, an astronaut who is overlooked, and uses him and the moon landing as a touchstone. The story brings together family strain, a girl’s search for solace, and the national attention surrounding a space mission.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASLexile Text Measure 800LATOS Book Level 5.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Life Fantastic: A Novel in Three ActsLiza KetchumSet in 1913, this historical novel follows fifteen-year-old Teresa LeClair in Brattleboro, Vermont, during the height of American vaudeville. Vaudeville troupes perform in thousands of theaters across the country, and Teresa remembers the excitement of having sung onstage as a child. Her story unfolds against a world of popular live entertainment, while also addressing racial discrimination. The novel brings together a young performer’s aspirations, theatrical life, and the social conditions of the early twentieth century.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details